Vacancy for Senior Archivist at University of Westminster

Digital Preservation Coalition; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university in London is seeking a Senior Archivist to manage and develop archival collections. The role involves cataloguing, supporting records management, and collaborating with academic colleagues. Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellent organisational skills and the ability to work well in teams. The position offers a blend of on-site work with occasional home working options.

Qualifications

• Meticulous organisational ability with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a small team and deliver to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop collections, supporting records management activities.
• Perform cataloguing using the archival management system AtoM.
• Assist and supervise researchers and visitors.

Skills

Organisational ability

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Deadline management

Job description

Overview

Vacancy for Senior Archivist at University of Westminster

3 January 2023 • London • Full-Time

Responsibilities

• 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).

Requirements / Skills

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 January 2023

Interview date: Wednesday 18 January 2023