Assistant Archivist — Preservation & Digitisation

Liverpool John Moores University; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Induction and development support

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Liverpool John Moores University, based in the Liverpool City Region, invites applications for an Assistant Archivist to join the Special Collections and Archives team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role focuses on collection preservation, mould remediation, cataloguing and digitisation, ensuring materials are documented and prepared for future access.

You will work as part of a small team with strong attention to detail, able to work independently or with colleagues, contributing to the

Qualifications

• Knowledge of archival principles and practices.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Methodical approach to work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support management, preservation and accessibility of the university's archive and special collections.
• Assist with mould remediation, cataloguing and digitisation tasks.
• Help document and care for collections and prepare them for future access.
• Contribute to the transition to a new content management system.

Skills

Archival principles

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Independent working

Team collaboration

Job description

Liverpool John Moores University, based in the Liverpool City Region, invites applications for an Assistant Archivist to join the Special Collections and Archives team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role focuses on collection preservation, mould remediation, cataloguing and digitisation, ensuring materials are documented and prepared for future access.

You will work as part of a small team with strong attention to detail, able to work independently or with colleagues, contributing to the