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Archives and Records Assistant
Swansea Campus with travel to other locations as necessary
£23,715 to £27,131 per annum

- ABOUT US -

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is an employment-focused university, dedicated to ensuring students from diverse backgrounds develop the academic knowledge and practical skills to thrive.

We offer innovative teaching, state-of-the-art equipment and superb support across a wide range of learning locations and courses.

What’s more, we were listed as 13th for teaching quality in the Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022 and 8th in the UK for ‘Social Inclusion’ in this league table this year.

We are now looking for an Archives and Records Assistant to join our Swansea campus on a full time permanent basis, working 37 hours per week.

• THE ROLE –

You will work in the newly expanded Special Collections and Archives team to support the implementation of records management procedures across the University.
You will help to provide access to the historical institutional archives and Special Collections and help to raise their profile, internally and externally and be expected to work effectively and pro-actively without constant supervision.

Please view the Job Description for further details, where you will also find a list of the essential and desirable ‘Person Specification’ criteria

- ABOUT YOU -

To be considered as an Archives and Records Assistant, you will need:

• Educated to a good standard of general education, e.g. GCSE level or equivalent
• Knowledge of administrative procedures and processes, IT Literacy and core IT systems
• Ability to work to deadlines, manage workload and communicate effectively with colleagues
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience of dealing with enquiries
• Work flexibly, including travel between campuses and locations
• Lifting and carrying of heavy boxes containing paper records safely.

It would also be beneficial if you have:

• Degree or equivalent higher-level qualification in archives/information management, librarianship or related discipline
• Experience of working with paper and/or electronic organisational records
• Knowledge of legislation related to information management, eg the Data Protection Act and the Freedom of Information Act (2000).
• Experience of working with archives, Special Collections or other heritage items, training or guidance for staff or the public, archives management systems and involvement in outreach activities

• BENEFITS –

• Annual leave entitlement is 28 days’ annual leave per year, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days

Our employees get access to a great pay and benefits package in recognition of their valued contribution including:

• Good pay and conditions; as an accredited living wage employer, we offer competitive pay
• Pension scheme membership from USS to provide benefits for you and your family
• Family-friendly policies that provide for flexible working, including additional paid maternity and paternity leave
• Career and development opportunities, including support to gain further qualifications
• Support for mental health and wellbeing, including occupational health and counselling support services
• Staff discounts on a range of products and services
• Travel schemes, including the cycle to work scheme

Please note, this application process does not include the option to submit a CV.
Therefore, your application will be assessed based on your answers to the application questions only and, in particular, your Supporting Statement.

Closing date: 2nd March 2023 11:59pm