Project Archivist

DisabilityArtsOnline Limited; Chichester; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Pallant House Gallery is seeking an experienced records management professional for a fixed-term contract. The Project Archivist will plan and undertake cataloguing and digitisation of archival material to ISAD(G) standards, focusing on key archives and contributing to the Gallery's Library and Archive accessibility.

The role sits within the Curatorial team, planning storage and long-term care, with duties across the Hans Feibusch Studio archive, Clare Neilson collection, and George and Ann

Qualifications

• Experience in records management and archives work.
• Plan and undertake cataloguing and digitisation of archival material to ISAD(G) standards.
• Advise on storage and long-term care of archival material.

Responsibilities

• Plan and undertake the cataloguing and digitisation of archival material to ISAD(G) standards.
• Advise on storage and long-term care of archival material.
• Collaborate with the Curatorial team on the Hans Feibusch Studio, Clare Neilson and George and Ann Dannatt collections.
• Support accessibility and development of Pallant House Gallery's Library and Archive.

Skills

Records management

Archivist

Cataloguing

Digitisation

ISAD(G) standards

Job description

Pallant House Gallery is seeking an experienced records management professional for a fixed term contract; either 12-months / 0.6FTE or 6-months / FT will be considered.

The postholder will contribute to the ongoing development and increased accessibility of our Library and Archive, which comprises over 20,000 books, exhibition catalogues and other source material relating to British art, artists and collectors, and the Gallery’s own history, architecture and exhibition programme.

Working within the Curatorial team, the Project Archivist will plan and undertake the cataloguing and digitisation of archival material to ISAD(G) standards, and advise on its storage and long-term care. This fixed-term project will focus on three key archives: the Hans Feibusch Studio archive, the Clare Neilson collection and the George and Ann Dannatt collection.

The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 26 October 2026.

Further information about the role and the application process is provided in the Recruitment Information pack on the Work with Us page of the Gallery website.

Pallant House Gallery is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are keen to ensure that opportunities to work with us are open to everybody and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. If you have any questions about application process or need any additional support, please contact [e-mail] phone us on 01243 774557 and we will be happy to help.