Project Archivist

Do you hold a qualification/have experience in Archives / Record Management and looking for a new project?  If so, then please read on to find out more about this fixed term Project Archivist opportunity.

Special Collections and Archives have received funding to sort, repackage and catalogue several archive collections. The majority of collections that are the focus of this project form part of the UK Philanthropy Archive. This is a national archive collection of the papers of trusts, foundations, philanthropists and fundraisers, which comprise a research collection supporting the study of the history and current practice of philanthropy and fundraising in the UK. One additional collection is also included in this project which relates to the study of the history of pantomime and comic performance.

The collections that will form part of this cataloguing project include: The papers of the John Ellerman Foundation, The papers of the Wates Foundation, The papers of the Hilden Charitable Trust, The papers of the Craigmyle Fundraising Consultancy (remaining papers following a previous partially completed cataloguing project) and The David Drummond Pantomime Collection (remaining papers following a previous partially completed cataloguing project).

The purpose of this role is to catalogue, preserve and make available these archive collections and to promote the archives as a pre-eminent source of primary source materials to enhance the study of philanthropy, fundraising and theatre.

As a Project Archivist you can expect to be involved in:

• Organising and cataloguing the archive collections, including paper, objects, photographic material
• Following agreed policies for the archive, contributing to informing the development of the archive as a resource of long-term value to all users
• Developing collection-specific procedures for all aspects of the curation of the archive, in collaboration with the Special Collections and Archives Manager, building on existing special collections, applying relevant standards to ensure it is discoverable, accessible and used for research and education activity

What will you bring to the role?

• Postgraduate and/or professional qualification in Archives and/or Records Management, or equivalent experience
• Experience/understanding of the curation of archival collections, including appraisal, sorting, arrangement, description, conservation, and digitisation of materials
• Knowledge of good practice in information governance of archival material, including records management, data protection, intellectual property rights and copyright

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

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Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number IS-149-25-R. 

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