Graduate Trainee Archive Assistant

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated candidate for this exciting opportunity to gain pre- postgraduate training experience as part of the University’s Special Collections and Museum of English Rural Life archive team. The post holder will have the opportunity to catalogue archives and rehouse archives to enhance their permanent preservation. Training will be provided.  The Graduate Trainee Archive Assistant will also provide access to collections to researchers via the Museum of English Rural Life and University of Reading Special Collections Reading Room.

You will have: 

• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Good time management and organisational skills 
• Enthusiasm and commitment to providing a professional service for researchers 
• A high degree of computer literacy in MS Office. 
• Previous experience of working with archives.

Closing date: 18 August 2024
Interviews will be held: 4 September 2024

Contact Name: Caroline Gould           
Contact Job Title: Project Archivist
Contact Email address:  c.l.gould@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name: Guy Baxter
Alternative Contact Job Title: Associate Director (Archives Services)
Alternative Contact Email address:  g.l.baxter@reading.ac.uk

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-UK candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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