Historical Archivist
Historical Archivist
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20-04-2025
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Who were looking for
We are seeking a part time Archivist 2 to 3 days per week with flexible working arrangements and onsite working due to the nature of the role) who is passionate about the value that history can add to an innovative clientfocused business.
Your role will have a focus on maximising the positive impact that our history can have for our stakeholders together with ensuring that the archive collections continue to reflect our evolving business in a digital environment.
In return the role will give you the opportunity to develop the collections further take ownership of your own workload and continuously improve and develop policies and processes.
About Schroders
Were an active investment manager in 38 locations globally. We help institutions intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals fulfil their ambitions and prepare for the future.
We have around 6000 people on six continents. For 220 years we have navigated social and economic change as our corporate development has evolved. We are consistent in our purpose to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management by partnering with our clients to provide trusted advice and invest in the assets and markets that matter to them.
The Schroders Archive contains around 1500m of largely business records dating from 1817 to the present day with the majority from the 20th century. The Archive also holds c350000Mb of digital records.
The base
We moved into our new HQ in the City of London in 2018. Were close to our clients in the heart of the UKs financial centre and we have everything we need to work flexibly.
What youll do
Interpret and communicate our history for our people our clients and other stakeholders
We are seeking a part time Archivist 2 to 3 days per week with flexible working arrangements and onsite working due to the nature of the role) who is passionate about the value that history can add to an innovative clientfocused business.
Your role will have a focus on maximising the positive impact that our history can have for our stakeholders together with ensuring that the archive collections continue to reflect our evolving business in a digital environment.
In return the role will give you the opportunity to develop the collections further take ownership of your own workload and continuously improve and develop policies and processes.
About Schroders
Were an active investment manager in 38 locations globally. We help institutions intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals fulfil their ambitions and prepare for the future.
We have around 6000 people on six continents. For 220 years we have navigated social and economic change as our corporate development has evolved. We are consistent in our purpose to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management by partnering with our clients to provide trusted advice and invest in the assets and markets that matter to them.
The Schroders Archive contains around 1500m of largely business records dating from 1817 to the present day with the majority from the 20th century. The Archive also holds c350000Mb of digital records.
The base
We moved into our new HQ in the City of London in 2018. Were close to our clients in the heart of the UKs financial centre and we have everything we need to work flexibly.
What youll do
Interpret and communicate our history for our people our clients and other stakeholders
Ensure the preservation and professional management of over 200 years of paper and digital archive collections
Develop and implement our active digital collecting
Review and maximise the potential of our digital preservation system
Develop and implement our oral history collecting
Encourage and facilitate the use of the archive by external researchers
Review and implement archive policies
Ensure discovery and cataloguing are fit for purpose
Respond to enquiries
Form strong relationships with key stakeholders from across the business and beyond
Support and protect our corporate reputation and history with a sensitivity to cultural differences.
The knowledge experience and qualifications you need
Postgraduate qualification in archive management
The knowledge experience and qualifications you need
Postgraduate qualification in archive management
Experience in the care of archive collections
Experienced user of archive collection management and digital preservation systems
Good understanding of descriptive and authority standards including ISAD(G)
Good understanding of GDPR and other relevant legislation.
The knowledge experience and qualifications that will help
Previous experience of working in a listedcompany environment or within financial services would be advantageous but is not essential
The knowledge experience and qualifications that will help
Previous experience of working in a listedcompany environment or within financial services would be advantageous but is not essential
Previous experience of CALM and Preservica would be highly advantageous however training can be provided
An interest in 20th century financial and business history.
What youll be like
Excellent communication skills oral and written
What youll be like
Excellent communication skills oral and written
Highly organised able to prioritise and to deliver within deadlines
Proactive and selfmotivated
Sensitive to stakeholder needs
Able to work without supervision.
We recognise potential whoever you are
Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought facilitated by an inclusive culture will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer. You are welcome here regardless of your age disability gender identity religious beliefs sexual orientation socioeconomic background or any other protected characteristic.
We recognise potential whoever you are
Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought facilitated by an inclusive culture will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer. You are welcome here regardless of your age disability gender identity religious beliefs sexual orientation socioeconomic background or any other protected characteristic.
Employment Type
Full Time
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