Collections Manager (Archives)

Collections Manager (Archives) Bath, England

Bath & North East Somerset Council
Full Time Bath, England 30151 - 32909 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Hours: 18.5 Per Week

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Service Area: Heritage Services

Department: Archives & Local Studies


There is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic archivist to join the team at Bath Record Office, an Accredited service with Designated Collections.


You will play a key role in developing the service by leading on collections management, with a specific focus on digital records and engagement, and to support our public search room and enquiries service. The post will play a major part in developing collections care and accessibility strategies as well as supporting our volunteer programme.


The post holder will have a recognised qualification in Archive management, should be able to demonstrate high level IT skills, be able to catalogue archival records using the CALM database, and have a good grasp of digital preservation processes.


We are looking for someone who is self-motivated with a can-do attitude and also has the ability to engage with a wide and diverse range of people and communities. Experience within a local government archive will be of benefit.


Why B&NES Council?


We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. These include:


  • A competitive salary package
  • A range of flexible working and hybrid working options, including flexi-time, four regional offices and home-working, dependent on service requirements
  • A generous holiday allowance and special leave provisions
  • The Local Government Pension Scheme
  • A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme – whatever life throws at you; we are committed to supporting you and your well-being at work and home
  • Professional and personal development including in-house training and accredited qualifications including Aspiring Manager and Leadership Development
  • Discount scheme including the VECTIS card that offers numerous local discounts including cycle to work and free entry to numerous local attractions with B&NES

Interested to find out more?


If you are interested in this post and require more details after reading the job description or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Richard Meunier, Record Office Manager on 01225 477412.


To apply


Please use the online application facility.

For further information on applying please see “Application Form Help” page on the Jobs website.


Bath & North East Somerset Council has one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives. We have four core values which shape every aspect of our working life and how we look to the future. These values are to be Bold, Empowered, Supportive and Transparent.


Please explain in your application how you could incorporate these values into the role you are applying for.


As an equal opportunities employer, Bath & North East Somerset Council is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and is opposed to discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership.


We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.


Interview Date: 20th March 2023


Safeguarding Statement:


The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.


Please note the Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register. This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role, they will be interviewed before any shortlisting or interviewing of external candidates.

Collections Manager (Archives)
Bath & North East Somerset Council

www.bathnes.gov.uk
Bath, United Kingdom
Will Godfrey
$100 to $500 million (USD)
5001 to 10000 Employees
Government
National Services & Agencies
1974
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