Vacancy for Internal Accessions Officer at Historic England

Digital Preservation Coalition; Swindon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A national archive organization in Swindon is seeking a part-time Internal Accessions Officer. You will be responsible for understanding and managing collections, ensuring material is documented and accessible to diverse audiences. The ideal candidate will collaborate with multiple officers to enhance the delivery of materials, and therefore contribute significantly to the growth of the archive's dynamic collection, aimed at enriching the understanding of England's historic environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to understanding of collections and their conditions.
• Ensure content is shared in accessible ways with diverse audiences.
• Manage accessions of internally generated material.

Job description

• Vacancy for Internal Accessions Officer at Historic England

Vacancy for Internal Accessions Officer at Historic England

29 January 2023

Swindon

Part-Time

Summary

We are the nation’s Archive of England’s historic environment. We commit to be open, relevant and reflective of all stories and places so we can better understand the historic environment and how it has shaped our rich and diverse cultural identities. We curate a dynamic collection that tells the story of the shared memories and lived histories of places in England.

What you will be doing

As a member of the Historic England Archive team (HEA), you will contribute to the better understanding of our collections - what we hold, its copyright and condition - and you will ensure that the content and assets are shared in accessible, inspiring and engaging ways with a diverse range of audiences. Through your work, you will also support the delivery of material for the purposes of income generation and improved access.

You are the lead for accessions of internally generated material. You will work closely with the Digital Preservation Officer and the Archive Resources and External Acquisitions Officer and will liaise with the Engagement and Content Officer to ensure the overall management of material into the Archive follows agreed guidelines and is appropriately documented.