Historical Archivist

Schroders; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm is seeking a part-time Archivist to manage and preserve over 200 years of archive collections. This role involves interpreting historical data for clients and stakeholders while ensuring the maintenance of digital and paper archives. Candidates should possess a postgraduate qualification in archive management and be skilled in using archive collection management systems. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this position, which offers flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in archive management.
• Experience in the care of archive collections.
• Experienced user of archive collection management and digital preservation systems.
• Good understanding of descriptive and authority standards, including ISAD(G).
• Good understanding of GDPR and other relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and communicate our history for clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure preservation and management of paper and digital archives.
• Develop and implement digital collecting initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Encourage and facilitate the use of the archive by external researchers.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Highly organised

Proactive and self-motivated

Understanding of stakeholder needs

Capable of working without supervision

Education

Postgraduate qualification in archive management

Tools

Archive collection management systems

Digital preservation systems

Job description

Who we’re looking for

We are seeking a part‑time Archivist (2 to 3 days per week, with flexible working arrangements and onsite working due to the nature of the role) who is passionate about the value that history can add to an innovative, client‑focused business.

About Schroders

Schroders is an active investment manager with 38 locations globally. We help institutions, intermediaries and individuals invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future. For 220 years we have navigated social and economic change as our corporate development has evolved. We are committed to providing excellent investment performance through active management and trusted advice.

The Schroders Archive contains around 1,500 m of largely business records dating from 1817 to the present day, with the majority from the 20th century. The Archive also holds c350,000 MB of digital records.

The base

Our new HQ in the City of London (2018) is located in the heart of the UK's financial centre, providing flexibility for all employees.

What you’ll do

• Interpret and communicate our history for people, clients and other stakeholders.
• Ensure the preservation and professional management of over 200 years of paper and digital archive collections.
• Develop and implement active digital collecting initiatives.
• Review and maximise the potential of our digital preservation system.
• Develop and implement oral history collecting.
• Encourage and facilitate the use of the archive by external researchers.
• Review and implement archive policies.
• Ensure discovery and cataloguing are fit for purpose.
• Respond to enquiries.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business and beyond.
• Support and protect our corporate reputation and history, with sensitivity to cultural differences.

The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need

• Postgraduate qualification in archive management.
• Experience in the care of archive collections.
• Experienced user of archive collection management and digital preservation systems.
• Good understanding of descriptive and authority standards, including ISAD(G).
• Good understanding of GDPR and other relevant legislation.

The knowledge, experience and qualifications that will help

• Previous experience working in a listed‑company environment or within financial services is advantageous but not essential.
• Previous experience with CALM and Preservica is highly advantageous; training can be provided.
• Interest in 20th‑century financial and business history.

What you’ll be like

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Highly organised, able to prioritise and deliver within deadlines.
• Proactive and self‑motivated.
• Sensitive to stakeholder needs.
• Capable of working without supervision.

We recognise potential – whoever you are

Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We believe that diversity of thought, facilitated by an inclusive culture, enables better decisions and outcomes. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants of all ages, disabilities, gender identities, religions, sexual orientations and socio‑economic backgrounds.