Project Archivist

Project Archivist Perth, Scotland

The Black Watch Castle & Museum
Full Time Perth, Scotland 21000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Project Archivist

REPORTING TO: Curator

DIRECT REPORTS: None

LOCATION: The Black Watch Castle and Museum

SALARY: £21,000 per annum

CONTRACT: 6 months full time fixed term (part time hours may be considered)

Funding options are being explored to extend this post.

Please send a Cover Letter and CV to Jennifer Marshall: [email protected]

PURPOSE OF JOB

The Black Watch Castle and Museum is a 5-star visitor attraction and home to a varied archive covering many aspects of Regimental life including diaries, letters, army forms, service records and much more. There are roughly 15,000 archive materials in our collection covering the period c.1745 – 2006. We are currently seeking a Project Archivist to join our vibrant team to continue the cataloguing of our collections, under the supervision of the Museum Archivist.

This post has flexible hours depending on availability of post holder and the needs of the business.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Identify and appraise collections to be catalogued as a priority
  • Create an item level catalogue for any identified collections
  • Identify packaging and preservation needs
  • Maintain project administration
  • Update collections management system (Adlib) and Discovery
  • Identify archive material for education/events/community outreach
  • Supervising archive and collections volunteers and researchers

Other Duties and Conditions of Service

The post holder is expected to work to further the mission and aim of The Black Watch Regimental Trust, and to comply with the company’s policies and procedures.

This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and the post holder will be expected to undertake other duties within the remit of the job as requested by the relevant line manager.

This job description will be reviewed periodically, and The Black Watch Regimental Trust reserves the right to vary the duties within the job description in line with the needs of the business.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Knowledge / Skills

  • IT skills, specifically dealing with databases, spreadsheets, word processing and email.
  • An understanding of archival catalogues and ISAD(G)

Essential experience / qualifications / training

  • Educated to a degree level
  • Have an archives postgraduate qualification or relevant experience
  • Experience of appraising archival collections and identifying collections to be catalogued

Desirable experience / qualifications / training

  • Experience of project work

Personal Qualities / Attributes

  • Be inquisitive and willing to acquire new knowledge
  • Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
  • Have excellent communication skills
  • Be reliable, organised, tidy and methodical

Work Related Circumstances

  • The job can involve considerable standing, lifting, bending and stretching
  • Must be flexible with working hours
  • Must be willing to undertake relevant training
  • This position is expected to be 5 days a week and can include weekend work

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Salary: £21,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 15/06/2023
Reference ID: PA1

Project Archivist
The Black Watch Castle & Museum

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