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CORPORATION OF LONDON 
LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES AND GUILDHALL ART GALLERY DEPARTMENT

JOINT ARCHIVE SERVICE

Applications are invited for the Fixed Term, Part Time post of 
Interpretation Officer - Community Development (JE6 £24,030 - £28,550) 
(3 days a week from January 2006 up to 30 September 2006)

We are seeking a committed, creative, and experienced Interpretation 
Officer to work with London Metropolitan Archives and other London based 
archives to manage and deliver a series of themed interpretation projects. 
The post of Interpretation Officer - Community Development is part of the 
Heritage Lottery Funded Access to Archives project and will focus on 
specific collections.

The role of the Interpretation Officer - Community Development will 
include:

• Liaising with and managing contributions from partner archives
• Managing production of publicity materials 
• The creation of a high quality learning pack for schools
• Administering delivering young people’s activities
• Engaging with teachers and learners to raise awareness of the 
learning potential of archives
• Engaging with local community groups 
• Assisting with the creation and managing of exhibition material
• Administering and delivering family learning events

The post requires a minimum of three years’ experience in delivering 
heritage based learning. A successful track record in working with schools 
and community groups is required. The post holder will need excellent 
communication skills and sensitivity to the varied needs of project 
partners. Being able to work to deadlines is also essential.

Job share available.

London Metropolitan Archives has an established interpretation programme 
which encourages people of all ages and abilities to make full use of 
archive collections for their personal enjoyment and interest.  We provide 
activities for schools, colleges, families and lifelong learners. We work 
in partnership with other archives and support similar activities in those 
institutions.

Further information from Principal Interpretation Officer, Jan Pimblett:  
020 7332 3893 and on website:
www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/lma

For an application pack, please contact the Central Service Unit quoting 
reference number LMA13 - on 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) or by 
email:   [log in to unmask]    CVs will not be considered. 
Closing date:  10 November 2005   Interviews:  21 November 2005
The Corporation of London is committed to equality of opportunity and 
operates a no-smoking policy.