The Wellcome Library is currently seeking an experienced archivist to lead
its archives team (see below).
Archives and Manuscripts Manager
The Wellcome Trust is the largest charity in the UK. It funds innovative
biomedical research, in the UK and internationally, with the aim of
improving human and animal health.
The Wellcome Library provides insight and information to anyone seeking to
understand medicine and its role in society, past and present. More than
25,000 readers visit us each year and we have over 750,000 books and
journals, an extensive collection of rare books, manuscripts, archives and
films, and more than 250,000 pictorial items. We are now moving into a
phase of large-scale digitisation of the rare materials and of curating
born-digital materials to ensure both preservation and long term access.
There is now an opportunity for an experienced and qualified archivist to
play a key role in our future development. As Archives and Manuscripts
Manager, you will lead a small team of professional archivists and provide
strategic direction to the department. This will include developing the
archives and manuscripts collections in both traditional and born-digital
forms, coordinating promotion of the collections to existing, new and
diverse audiences and building and fostering relationships with partners
and stakeholders within the Trust’s library and elsewhere. In addition to a
relevant postgraduate qualification and several years post qualification
experience, you will also need to demonstrate:
previous staff and resource management experience;
knowledge of current issues including those surrounding born-digital
archival
material and a proven commitment to promoting access through new media;
an ability to work to deadlines and good organisational skills;
excellent interpersonal, communication and networking skills;
the initiative, drive and vision to make a difference in this role.
An interest in the history of medicine would be advantageous as would
knowledge of other European languages.
Salary c. £37,000 - £42,000 p.a. (depending on experience) plus excellent
benefits including final salary pension
How to apply
Please write with your full CV, explaining how you feel you meet the
criteria, including current salary details and daytime telephone number, to:
HR Department
Wellcome Trust
Gibbs Building
215 Euston Road
London NW1 2BE, UK
F +44 (0)20 7611 8629
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Your application should include the following:
a covering letter explaining why you consider your background and
experience make you a suitable candidate for this post
your curriculum vitae
details of your current salary
a daytime telephone number
a contact address.
Application deadline: 27 June 2008
Interview date: 21 July 2008
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