Vacancy for Senior Archivist at University of Westminster

Digital Preservation Coalition; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Central London is seeking a Senior Archivist to manage and develop its archive collections. You will be responsible for cataloging, assisting researchers, and collaborating on educational resources. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and experience in archives management, with the ability to work effectively in a team. The role is primarily on-site with occasional home working options.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable and enthusiastic about archives and records management.
• Ability to support development of learning resources.
• Experience with outreach activities such as presentations and exhibitions.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop collections, including digital records.
• Catalog documents using AtoM.
• Assist and supervise researchers and visitors.
• Collaborate with academic colleagues.
• Develop and support outreach activities.

Skills

Organizational ability

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

AtoM

Job description

• Vacancy for Senior Archivist at University of Westminster

Vacancy for Senior Archivist at University of Westminster

3 January 2023

London

Full-Time

We are seeking a knowledgeable, enthusiastic and committed individual to support the provision of an effective professional archives and records management service, with particular emphasis on facilitating access and discovery of the University of Westminster Archive collections.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

- Collection management and development, including supporting records management activities and the acquisition of digital records.

- Cataloguing using the University’s archival management system AtoM.

- Arranging appointments, answering enquiries, assisting and supervising researchers and visitors.

- Working collaboratively with academic colleagues in the development of learning and teaching resources associated with the University’s history and archive collections.

- Supporting and developing a range of outreach activities including presentations, tours and exhibitions (including online).

You should have meticulous organisational ability, accuracy, and attention to detail. Ability to work effectively in a small team and deliver to deadlines is also important.

More information about University Records and Archives can be found here .

This role will primarily be based on-site in Central London but there will be opportunity for occasional home working.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Elaine Penn, Head of University Records and Archives: [e-mail]

Closing date: midnight on Tuesday 3 rd January 2023

Interview date: Wednesday 18 th January 2023