Collection Relocation Project Assistant (TC954)

UEA; Norwich; Híbrido; GBP 27.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

34 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Generous pension scheme

Wellbeing facilities and on-campus NHS

LinkedIn Learning access

Descripción de la vacante

East Anglian Film Archive (EAFA) is relocating its collections from the Archive Centre in Norwich to the University of East Anglia campus. The two full-time posts form part of the Groundwork for Relocation project, funded with support from the BFI Screen Heritage Fund and National Lottery funding.

You will support the relocation of EAFA’s film, video and archival holdings, working within a dedicated project team to prepare collections for transfer to their new home.

Formación

• Experience with collections in museum/archive/library environment advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Support the relocation of EAFA’s film, video and archival holdings as part of the relocation project.
• Prepare collections for transfer to the new EAFA home in collaboration with EAFA staff, UEA partners, volunteers and external contractors.
• Contribute to project documentation, knowledge-sharing activities and communications documenting learning from the archive move.

Descripción del empleo

Salary will be £26,707 per annum, with an annual increment up to £30,378 per annum.

About the Role:

East Anglian Film Archive
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Collections Relocation Project Assistant
Ref: TC954

Salary on appointment will be £26,707 per annum, with an annual increment up to £30,378per annum.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Collection Relocation Project Assistants to join the East Anglian Film Archive (EAFA) on the new 'Groundwork for Relocation’ project, delivered with the support of the BFI Screen Heritage Fund, awarding National Lottery funding.

As EAFA enters an exciting new chapter in its 50-year history, the archive will relocate from its current home at the Archive Centre in Norwich to the University of East Anglia campus, alongside other nationally significant collections. This major project will help ensure the long-term preservation and accessibility of the region’s film heritage and represents one of the largest archive relocation projects undertaken within the UK film archive sector.

You will support the relocation of EAFA’s film, video and associated archival holdings, working as part of a dedicated project team to prepare collections for transfer to their new home. Working closely with EAFA colleagues, UEA partners, volunteers and external contractors, you will also contribute to project documentation, knowledge-sharing activities and communications that capture and share learning from this significant archive move.

We are seeking individuals with excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately and methodically while managing competing priorities. Experience of working with collections in a museum, archive, library or similar environment would be advantageous, as would knowledge of film, video or digital media formats, collections management systems, or preservation practices.

There are two full-timeposts available from 14 December 2026 on a fixed-term basis for 22 months.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We particularly welcome applicants with the protected characteristic of sex (female), and race (Black, Asian and minority ethnic) for this post, as they are currently underrepresented in this type of role within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities.Appointment will be made on merit and all applicants will be scored against the same criteria.

UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.

Benefits include:

• 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days.
• Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
• Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
• Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
• Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
• Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.

Closing date: 9 November 2026
The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

Further Information

For further information, including the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached Candidate Brochure.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Sean Kelly (Archive Collections and Learning Manager) via [e-mail]

The East Anglian Film Archive (EAFA) is the accredited film archive for the East of England region (Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk). Our mission is to inspire people through the unique archive films in our collections. We aim to lead the way in moving image preservation and use technological innovation to preserve our region’s film heritage for now and the future. We are part of the University of East Anglia and a member of Film Archives UK, the national network of public film archives. Now in its 50 th year, EAFA continues to innovate in its approach to collecting within underrepresented filmmaking communities in the region.

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