News Archives Apprentice

News Archives Apprentice

Length: 24 month FTC

Start Date: March 2026

Location: Rainham (Essex)

Your Team: The News UK archives can lay claim to be the foremost newspaper collection in the world. They contain hundreds of thousands of original and often unique documents and artefacts a complete back file of our newspapers and tens of millions of images and negatives - which together form an unparalleled resource.

These record events from around the world across more than two centuries of publishing and chart the evolution of the companys titles activities and people.

News Archives comprises the document artefact and back-issue collections alongside information and records management services. We support all News UK departments with content acquisition creation management delivery and protection. As part of the wider Rights Licensing & Archives department we combine our expertise to commercialise our content.

Your Role: As a News Archives Apprentice you will learn both in role and through our apprentice training provider studying towards your Level 3 Library Information and Archive Services Assistant qualification.

Day to day you will:

• Work primarily at News Archives Rainham (Essex) site combined with News UKs London Bridge headquarters where appropriate.

• Learn how to ensure that the records and archives of the company and its subsidiaries are professionally maintained and that they and the information in them are made available as required in response to internal and external demand.

• Understand how to ensure that all group contracts and copyright requirements are adhered to day-to-day supplier relationships are managed and the image collections are maintained.

• Provide a scanning capability for all requests received across the business and provide research support to editorial and the wider business maximising the full potential of the available information and image resources.

• Be involved with gaining image clearance rights from Picture Editors and liaising with News Licensing to undertake IP research and help maximise revenue opportunities.

• Identify and promote opportunities to create added value from the collections with the aim of increasing revenues.

• Assist in carrying out the full range of the departments regular tasks.

• Complete all appropriate training including manual handling. The Archives are based in a multi-level storage facility and some material is accessed via step ladders and will be transported via trolleys to and from the office or collection points.

What were looking for from you:

During this role you will learn on the job while also studying for a Level 3 Library Information and Archives Services Assistant qualification so no prior experience is following skills would be beneficial:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade 4 (equivalent to a C) or above

• Ability to manage own time priorities and resources to achieve goals

• Work collaboratively within a team to achieve goals and objectives

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Customer service focused

• Strong investigative and research skills across all resources

• Possess good judgement and discretion when dealing with confidential/sensitive information

• Open to new ideas and processes and adjusts approach to achieve results

• Strong information management skills

• Flexibility to work across the week including weekends and shifts

Application Process

Online Application > Google Meet Interview > Assessment Centre

At News UK we encourage every individuals potential therefore rather than looking for specific experience we are looking for enthusiasm and drive.

As part of the online application process we would like you to provide answers to our three application questions:

• Tell us why you want to pursue a career at News Archives

• This role requires a detailed and accurate approach to processing data. Can you tell us about a time where you demonstrated these skills

• Describe a learning curve you recently navigated. Outline the steps you took the challenges you faced and what the outcome was.

Please note that we will be running the assessment centres in February 2026.

News UK is one of the leading media businesses in the UK and Ireland. Our newsbrands include The Times The Sunday Times The Sun The Sun on Sunday and The TLS. Our national broadcast brands include talkSPORT Times Radio and Virgin Radio UK and we have market-leading local stations across Ireland. Our world-famous brands provide news analysis opinion and entertainment to almost 40 million people each month. Spanning print and pixel audio and video events and experiences our multi-format brands are home to a plurality of opinion representing the diverse communities we serve. Driven by passion guided by principles and acting with purpose we exist to promote a fair society freedom of speech and a little bit of fun. Rethinking continually the business of storytelling we represent reflect and reach the nation telling the stories that matter.

Life at News

Driven by passion guided by principles and acting with purpose. We represent reflect and reach the nation telling the stories that matter. We inform our audiences so that they can make decisions based on trusted information.

We represent reflect and reach the nation telling the stories that matter most. To ensure these stories resonate with as broad an audience as possible it is essential that our organisation reflects the diversity of the people we reach. Whether through age gender ethnicity disability social class or sexuality we are committed to representing the rich variety of voices that make up our society. And we champion a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and thrive as we continue to innovate and drive long term sustainable growth. This is done through our Diversity Strategy.

At News UK we take pride in our exceptional employee-led networks that bring together individuals with shared interests and create a vibrant sense of community. We believe our networks play a vital role in fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture at News UK. Groups that we support include the African & Caribbean Network Parents and Carers and LGBTQ group News Is Out and Next Gen.

Benefits

Some of our benefits include:

• Private medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditions

• Discounted gym memberships free ClassPass at Home weekly in person/ virtual exercise classes

• Bikes for Work and Electric Car scheme

• Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books

• Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks

• Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities

• Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP physio/massage and counselling

• A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%

• Wide range of training available plus full LinkedIn Learning access

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year

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