Vacancy for RHC Archives Project Officer at Lancaster University

Digital Preservation Coalition; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading heritage organisation is seeking an Archives Project Officer to oversee the digitizing of the Elizabeth Roberts Working Class Oral History Archive. This part-time role requires strong experience in archives or heritage projects and excellent organisational skills. You will also support the safeguarding and accessibility of other archival collections, ensuring compliance with standards. The position is fixed-term and based in Lancaster, UK, with a salary range of £33,002 to £39,906.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in archives or heritage projects.
• Motivated to make historical resources accessible to the public.
• Detail-oriented and organised.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the final stages of digitising the Elizabeth Roberts Archive.
• Support the development of other archival collections.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards.

Skills

Experience in archives or heritage projects

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Vacancy for RHC Archives Project at Lancaster University

10 December 2025

Lancaster, UK

£33,002 to £39,906 Part time, indefinite with end date

Fixed Term

The Regional Heritage Centre (RHC) at Lancaster University is seeking an organised, detail-oriented and motivated Archives Project Officer to support a vital stage in the development and accessibility of one of the University’s and nation’s most significant heritage collections.

This is a part-time, fixed-term post at Grade 6, ideal for an individual with strong experience in archives or heritage projects and a passion for making historical resources accessible to the public.

The RHC strengthens the University’s civic engagement by promoting and celebrating the rich social and cultural heritage of North West England. We work closely with local communities, cultural institutions, and national initiatives, including the Victoria County History of Cumbria.

As Archives Project Officer, your primary responsibility will be to oversee the final stages of digitising and publishing the Elizabeth Roberts Working Class Oral History Archive, a collection of international significance that preserves the voices of working-class communities in North West England.

You will also support the development and safeguarding of the Centre’s other archival collections, helping to secure their future accessibility and compliance with professional standards.