Collections Relocation Project Assistant

University of East Anglia; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

34 days annual leave

Job summary

East Anglian Film Archive in Norwich is seeking two Collection Relocation Project Assistants to support the relocation of film, video and archival holdings from the current Archive Centre to the UEA campus. You will work within a dedicated project team to prepare collections for transfer and contribute to project documentation and communications.

The roles are full-time, fixed-term for 22 months, commencing 14 December 2026, with hybrid working options and a benefits package including 34 days

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience with collections in a museum, archive, library or similar environment is advantageous.
• Knowledge of film, video or digital media formats, collections management systems, or preservation practices is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support relocation of EAFA’s film, video and archival holdings as part of a dedicated project team.
• Contribute to project documentation, knowledge sharing and communications capturing learnings from the move.
• Work with colleagues, volunteers and external contractors to prepare collections for transfer to the new site.

Job description

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 £30,378 per 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-time posts 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.

Further information on our great benefits package, including 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days, can be found on our benefits page.

Closing date: 9 November 2026

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.