Archivist

Archivist REF: 2228
SO1: 40404 pa rising in annual increments to 41637 pa inc
Part-Time (31.5 Hours)
Permanent Contract

About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Councilwe have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeths communities and residents through ourLambeth 2030 Plan Our Future Our Lambeth.To deliver on these ambitions we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are connected by purpose in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were developed for staff by staff;Equity Ambition Kindness and Accountability. For more information please have a look at our dedicatedOne Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Borough:

Located in the heart of South London Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength with more than 130 languages spoken making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation Londons largest LGBTQ community and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

With exceptional schools lush green spaces including Brockwell Park cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomass Hospital Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About the Team:

Lambeth Archives a small specialist team within Lambeths Libraries and Archives Servicelooks after the historic records of Lambeth Council the deposited records of hundreds of local organisations and individuals the boroughs local studies collection and a small museum collection. We moved last year to a new purpose-built archive on Brixton Hill with a stylish welcoming public search room and an extensive strong room with accrual space for new collections for the next 25 years.

About the Role:

This professional role within Lambeth Archives is part-time (31.5 hours a week) and customer-facing. You will enjoy working with people and collecting and preserving the history of our communities for future generations. The work involves working every other Saturday and one late night until 8pm each week. You will have a good understanding of digitisation projects and improving access to collections.

We are looking for an archivist to

• Develop all aspects of collection management including processing cataloguing and conservation of records and ensuring accessibility in line with national standards
• Build relationships with local communities partner organizations and stakeholders to build new collections enhance public access and participation in the archive.
• Develop and deliver educational activities and outreach initiatives
• Develop storage of and access to digital archives
• Oversee the migration of our archive catalogues onto Axiell Collections
• Prepare for Archive accreditation process

To be considered for interview your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:

• a professional Archive qualification and substantial relevant experience
• experience of managing both physical and digital collections
• an understanding of the regulatory landscape including Freedom of Information and Data Protection/GDPR
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a commitment to equity diversity and inclusion.

For detailed qualifications and requirements please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

Job Description & Person Specification

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Jon Newman at

Recruitment Timelines:

Closing date: 11:59pm Sunday 26th October 2025.

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us youll gain access to a range of benefits including:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black Asian and Multi-Ethnic LGBTQ Disability Young Professionals and Womens.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.

How to Apply:

If youre interest in this opportunity click on the apply button and complete an online application.

In your supporting statement please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an A at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

At Lambeth we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion a Living Wage Employer and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations please clickhere

In addition you will also be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be foundhereCifas

We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers.