College Archivist

Essential

• Degree level qualification or equivalent.
• Professional archival postgraduate qualification.
• Experience of managing archives and providing archive enquiry services.
• High proficiency in IT, particularly with Archives Management Systems.
• Experience of preserving, cataloguing, digitising, providing access to and interpretation of archive material from a wide range of periods.
• An understanding of current legislation relevant to archives including copyright, data protection and Freedom of Information.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to deal professionally and confidently with a range of people in all College Departments.
• Ability to deal professionally and confidently with all internal and external enquiries to the Archives.
• An organised and flexible approach to work, with an ability to adapt and balance priorities between responding to enquiries and maintaining/developing the Archives.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a small team.
• Interest in the history of Clare College and the University of Cambridge.
• Involvement in professional activities and development.

Desirable

Experience of managing an archive in a College environment.

Knowledge and experience of modern records management for print and electronic materials.

Palaeographical skills, and at least a basic knowledge of Latin.

September 2024

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