Location: Kendal and Barrow
Salary: £36,363 - £37,280 per
annum
Hours: 37 hours per
week
Contract: Permanent
About this
opportunity
We are seeking an Archivist (full time,
permanent) to join our teams at Kendal and Barrow Archive
Centres. The successful candidate will be expected to work in
both Centres, typically 2 days a week in Kendal and 3 days a week
in Barrow.
This is an exciting time to join Cumbria
Archives where we are embarking on a major programme of renewal
with the introduction of Preservica digital preservation system
and Axiell Collections collection management system. As well as
extensive projects of improvements to our archives centres in
Barrow and Kendal.
Tasks will include cataloguing and
appraisal of collections, answering enquiries, managing the
searchrooms, assisting with the preservation of collections, and
contributing to the management of digital archives. There is also
an opportunity to support the delivery of a wide range of
outreach activities, including talks, displays, working with
schools, and promotion of the Archive Service to a wider
audience.
The successful candidate must have a post
graduate qualification in archive administration, recognised by
the Archives and Records Association. Experience of using archive
collection management systems is essential, and experience with
digital preservation software is highly desirable.
Our Archive Centres in Kendal and Barrow
care for the written heritage of Cumbria comprising the historic
county of Westmorland and the Furness area of Lancashire. Their
collections from the 12th Century to the present day in
Westmorland include the papers of leading families such as Lady
Anne Clifford of Appleby and Skipton, Fleming of Rydal Hall and
the Dallam Tower estate. The close association of the Lake
District can be found in the papers of the Friends of the Lake
District, the Fell and Rock Club, and the papers of the
fellwalker and author, Alfred Wainwright. In Furness the
industrial heritage of Barrow is reflected in the archives of
Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering Limited, the Barrow Hematite
Iron and Steel Company, and the Millom and Askam Hematite Ore and
Iron Company.
Cumbria Archives is a hosted service
working for Cumberland Council, maintaining the archvies of the
two counties Cumberland, and Westmorland and Furness.
This is a permanent, full time, post and
may include some evening and weekend working.
Although its full-time, part time and/or
job share arrangements may be considered.
Who were
looking for
Were looking for individuals who embody
our organisation's core values: to be ambitious, collaborative,
compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the
power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent
public services and shape a better future for our
communities.
Were also about potential over perfection
and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your
career.
Be sure to take a look at the post
specification (below) for the essential criteria for this
role.
Contact
For more information about the role or to
arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please
contact Peter Eyre by email at Peter.Eyre@cumbria.gov.uk
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the
following applicants as long as your
application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for
the role.
- Those who consider themselves disabled
as defined by the Equality Act 2010
- Those in care or who have left care and
are aged 24 and under
- Armed forces veterans whose last long
term substantive employer was the armed forces
If you meet one or more of the criteria
above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to
the appropriate question during your application. Find
out more.
Diversity,
Inclusion & AdjustmentsWere dedicated to enhancing the
diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from
individuals of all backgrounds. Thats why were a proud
Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer
to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any
reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment
process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing
Team know by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While
adjustments arent always guaranteed, well always listen and
well try our best to accommodate your needs.
Easily apply by
submitting your CV and answering a few short
questions.
Application and
Interview information
- Closing date:
Sunday 17th August
- Interview
date:Wednesday 27th August
Please note this
role may close early subject to demand. If youre interested in
applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date.
We cannot accept applications once the role has
closed.
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supporting information:
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refer to our Careers site to find out more: