Part-Time Archives Assistant: Public Access & Digitisation

The University of Huddersfield; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Huddersfield’s Heritage Quay is seeking an Archives Assistant to support its archives and records management service. This part-time role (0.5 FTE) covers 18.5 hours weekly across Tue–Thu slots, assisting customers and handling basic collections tasks and digitisation projects.

The post involves working closely with staff and the public, handling enquiries, and contributing to effective service delivery within a busy archives environment.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification (e.g. two A Levels) or equivalent or higher.
• Experience in an archive service or comparable heritage setting.
• Experience in a busy customer-facing environment.

Responsibilities

• Answer enquiries and provide support to customers at Heritage Quay.
• Retrieve and return archive materials, assist with housekeeping tasks.
• Assist with reprographics orders, digitisation of collections, and social media outreach.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

IT skills

Education

Level 3 qualification (e.g. two A Levels)

Job description

The University of Huddersfield’s Heritage Quay is seeking an Archives Assistant to support its archives and records management service. This part-time role (0.5 FTE) covers 18.5 hours weekly across Tue–Thu slots, assisting customers and handling basic collections tasks and digitisation projects.

The post involves working closely with staff and the public, handling enquiries, and contributing to effective service delivery within a busy archives environment.