Borough Archives Lead (12‑Month Maternity Cover)

Royal-Borough-of-Kensington-and-Chelsea; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 40 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea seeks a Borough Archivist for maternity cover in the Archives & Local Studies service. The role runs up to 12 months from December 2026, leading the team and safeguarding 450 years of local history.

As the sole full-time manager, you will oversee collections care, cataloguing physical and digital materials, and plan preservation in line with standards. You’ll direct searchroom operations and client enquiries, while driving outreach and accreditation

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or substantial equivalent in archives/collections management.
• Thorough knowledge of ISAD(G) standards and cataloguing.
• Experience managing both physical and digital collections.
• Strong communication with diverse audiences and partners.

Responsabilités

• Lead and manage Archives & Local Studies service during maternity cover.
• Oversee day-to-day collections care, acquisition, cataloguing and preservation.
• Direct searchroom operations and handle complex enquiries.
• Ensure Information Governance and FOI compliance and report on progress.

Connaissances

Communication

Leadership

Budgeting

Grant writing

IR legislation

Formation

Master’s degree in Archives or Collections Management

Outils

CALM

Description du poste

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea seeks a Borough Archivist for maternity cover in the Archives & Local Studies service. The role runs up to 12 months from December 2026, leading the team and safeguarding 450 years of local history.

As the sole full-time manager, you will oversee collections care, cataloguing physical and digital materials, and plan preservation in line with standards. You’ll direct searchroom operations and client enquiries, while driving outreach and accreditation