Archive Assistant London, England
Job description
Job Title: Archive Assistant, The Guardian Foundation
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Contract details: This post is a 12 month fixed term contract with the possibility of extension or permanency. The successful candidate will ideally be in post by April 2023.
Hours: Full time, 5 days per week
Working pattern and location: Hybrid or on-site working, minimum 3-4 days per week (office days Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) in Kings Place, 90 York Way, Kings Cross, London N1
About the Organisation
The Guardian Foundation is a charitable body whose purpose is to promote global press freedom and access to liberal journalism. Our vision is a world where people have access to reliable information, from a diverse range of sources, strengthening their ability to hold power to account.
The Foundation owns the Guardian News & Media (GNM) Archive, which is the repository for records of the Guardian and Observer newspapers, including physical and digital documents, photographs and other materials. Our mission is to capture, save and share the rich heritage of the newspapers for the benefit of the business, the wider community and future generations.
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic archive assistant who is excited about our work and mission and keen to develop their knowledge and skills with us. The successful candidate will join a small team of two part-time archivists and must be comfortable communicating with colleagues in the wider Guardian Foundation and at all levels of Guardian News & Media, as well as with readers and members of the general public.
The role will involve a mixture of independent project work and assisting with the day-to-day running of the archive service. Strong IT skills are essential, as is an interest in modern history and current affairs. This role requires lifting and carrying collection materials, using trolleys, kick stools and lifts on a regular basis and may also include some lone-working in stack areas. Training will be provided for all aspects of the job.
Key Responsibilities
Digitising photographs and records from the archive
Assisting with document retrieval and return (including lifting and carrying)
Assisting with the sorting, listing and indexing of the collections
Answering internal and external enquiries relating to the collections and history of the papers
Regular collecting of website captures and emails for addition to the archive
Weekly monitoring of the environmental conditions in our archive stores
Supervising researchers visiting our reading room
Assisting with the supervision of volunteers and work experience students
Assisting with outreach activities, including tours, talks and the maintenance of the archive’s website and Twitter feed
Assisting with the identification and transfer of new records for the archive
Providing on-site assistance to the archivists when they are working from home
Contributing to the implementation of our incident response plan if activated
You can see the full job description here
How to apply
To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you’re a great match for what we’re looking for, and why this role appeals to you.
The closing date for applications is 7th February 2023
Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact Rose - [email protected] so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.
Additional Information
We value and respect all differences in all people (seen and unseen) at The Guardian Foundation. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. The Guardian Foundation actively encourages applications from candidates underrepresented within the media and not for profit sectors.
In particular, we actively and warmly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, male candidates and candidates with a disability as they are currently under-represented within The Guardian Foundation.
The Guardian Foundation is committed to safeguarding the children and adults at risk with whom it works. The successful candidate must adhere to our policy and code of conduct.
Many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements.
Job Number
KIN0002LR
Location
Kings Place
Business Area
Other
Employment Type
Full-time
