Senior Archives Officer

Can you support the sharing and preservation of Hackneys history for future generations

Hackney Archives the official repository for the historical records of the London Borough of Hackney and the many businesses organisations and individuals connected to the borough is recruiting. With a number of important community led projects in progress and a vision which includes the safeguarding of Hackneys digital history we are seeking a full-time Archives Officer Senior to support the running of a future-facing archives service.

We believe heritage can make a real difference to peoples lives. We want everyone including those currently underrepresented in the boroughs historic records to have the opportunity to share in and contribute to our heritage collections. We are also keen for everyone in Hackney to have easy access to professional advice that can assist them to care for their own archives. The partnerships and relationships we have developed in recent years support these aims. It is our job to ensure that these are preserved and built upon and that the unique material telling the story of Hackneys rich history remains accessible for years to come.

The ideal candidate will have strong project management and communication skills demonstrable experience of item-level cataloguing to ISAD(G) standards experience of planning supervising and undertaking collections care activities a proven willingness to ensure the preservation of digital material observing best practice and excellent database and computer literacy skills. Experience of working with audio-visual archives is desirable.

If you have a passion for connecting people with history and understand how accurate collections information well managed collections care activities and strong networks can make this a reality then this could be the job for you.

If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents please click on the apply button below.

The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore we do not accept supporting statements or CVs.

When applying there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions responding to each using examples of your skills knowledge and experience.

Closing date for applications:Sunday 16 October 2022

Interview date: Week commencing 23 October 2022

We are also working towards our vision which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued included and order to achieve this we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race religion gender gender identity sexual orientation disability pregnancy and maternity age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

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