Casual Archives Assistant — Flexible Hours, Customer-Focused

Lancashire County Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

26 days annual leave (pro rata)

Bank Holidays

Weekend pay enhancements

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Lancashire Archives and Local History, operated by Lancashire County Council in Preston, is seeking a Casual Archive Assistant to support peak periods, events, and staff absence coverage. You will welcome visitors, assist researchers, and help maintain our extensive collections with care.

The role offers flexible casual hours with pay of £13.45 per hour and opportunities to engage with historic documents while supporting outreach and public services.

Qualifications

• Must deliver a customer-focused service.
• Excellent communication and digital skills.
• Able to work in a team with limited supervision.
• Able to lift and carry.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers and volunteers to the public searchroom.
• Respond to written, telephone and face-to-face enquiries.
• Use the collections management database to find information.
• Produce archives from strongrooms and return them after use.
• Support outreach activities and other Lancashire Archives teams.

Skills

customer-focused service

communication skills

digital skills

teamwork

manual handling

Job description

Lancashire Archives and Local History, operated by Lancashire County Council in Preston, is seeking a Casual Archive Assistant to support peak periods, events, and staff absence coverage. You will welcome visitors, assist researchers, and help maintain our extensive collections with care.

The role offers flexible casual hours with pay of £13.45 per hour and opportunities to engage with historic documents while supporting outreach and public services.