Hybrid Archive & Records Assistant

BDP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share scheme

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Season ticket loan

Job summary

BDP is seeking an Assistant to work with the Archivist in our Stalybridge archive facility, with one day weekly at the Manchester Studio. The role requires accurate record keeping, archiving new material, and managing loaned documents while maintaining storage efficiency.

Applicants should demonstrate knowledge of archives and strong communication skills; familiarity with Microsoft Office and driving licence is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of archives rules, best practice and regulations relating to construction industry would be advantageous
• Good communication skills at all levels
• Comfortable dealing with internal and external contacts
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel
• Driving licence and use of car (not essential but an advantage)

Responsibilities

• Accurate record keeping enabling quick retrieval of archived documentation
• Archiving of new material according to current procedures
• Retrieval of documents as required and maintaining appropriate loan register
• Being efficient at making use of storage space
• Ensuring remote office is clean, tidy and well maintained
• Managing requests for historic information/drawings etc. Ensuring that the material is scanned/copied appropriately and in a timely manner

Skills

Archives knowledge

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

BDP is seeking an Assistant to work with the Archivist in our Stalybridge archive facility, with one day weekly at the Manchester Studio. The role requires accurate record keeping, archiving new material, and managing loaned documents while maintaining storage efficiency.

Applicants should demonstrate knowledge of archives and strong communication skills; familiarity with Microsoft Office and driving licence is advantageous.