Vacancy for Archivist at UK Hydrographic Office

Digital Preservation Coalition; Taunton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An archives management organization based at the UK Hydrographic Office in Taunton is seeking a professional to advise on and manage collections. Responsibilities include developing an online catalogue, supporting archives accreditation, and ensuring compliance with public record responsibilities. Ideal candidates will have experience in preservation and access strategies. This role requires significant interaction with stakeholders and offers a full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Advise on and manage collections within the UKHO Archives.
• Support Archives Accreditation efforts and compliance.
• Develop and deliver an online catalogue of Archive holdings.
• Collaborate with the Head of Archives and Digital Archivist.
• Manage, preserve, and organise materials according to standards.
• Develop strategies for long-term preservation and access.
• Organise collections and maintain records.
• Advise users on accessing archives.
• Interact with key stakeholders across the organisation.

Job description

Overview

2 October 2025

Full-Time

The post holder will be joining an existing Archive team based at the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) in Taunton. The position requires the majority of time to be working from the Archive offices.

This post works closely with the Head of Archives and the Digital Archivist and will be responsible for advice and management of collections and their processes in its archives. A key role will be supporting the UKHO Archives move towards Archives Accreditation and becoming compliant with the UKHO’s statutory public record responsibilities while developing and delivering an online catalogue of Archive holdings and a new digital archive of UKHO records. They will work alongside the existing Digital Archivist whose main role is to work with the digital archive assets and be the master on-line catalogue.

This post is responsible for managing, preserving, and organising all materials such as paper and book documents, records, photographs, and similar materials according to established accredited standards. Their duties include developing and implementing strategies for long-term preservation and access the archives, organising collections and metadata, creating, and maintaining records, managing storage systems, and advising users on how to access and use archives.

The person will hold a pivotal role within the UKHO Archive and interact with key stakeholders across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Advise on and manage collections and their processes within the UKHO Archives.
• Support Archives Accreditation efforts and compliance with statutory public record responsibilities.
• Develop and deliver an online catalogue of Archive holdings and a new digital archive of UKHO records.
• Collaborate with the Head of Archives and the Digital Archivist, and work with the on-line catalogue master.
• Manage, preserve, and organise materials (paper, books, photographs, records) according to accredited standards.
• Develop and implement strategies for long-term preservation and access to the archives.
• Organise collections and metadata; create and maintain records; manage storage systems.
• Advise users on how to access and use archives.
• Interact with key stakeholders across the organisation.

Qualifications

Qualifications are not specified in the provided job description.