Archivist (Reading Room Services and Acquisitions)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated candidate for this exciting opportunity to join the University’s Special Collections team. The Archivist (Reading Room Services and Acquisitions) will be responsible for the operation of the Reading Room Service and managing the staff that work in the service. This role also leads the acquisition process, liaising with depositors and assessing archives that are being offered to the Museum of English Rural Life and Special Collections. When archives are deposited, the post holder will organise, appraise, catalogue and make the archives accessible.

You will have:

1. Higher Education degree or equivalent
2. Relevant professional qualification (in archives studies/management/ administration) or extensive archival experience
3. Significant experience of archive cataloguing methods, systems and standards
4. Significant experience of leading a Reading/search room team

Interviews will be held: 29 January 2025

Contact Name: Caroline Gould
Contact Job Title: Principal 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. By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants should ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement under the PBS. 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.

Advert information