I'd be grateful if you would bring the following job opportunity to the notice of colleagues who might not have access to the list. The post will not be advertised in ARC.
Thanks
Joanna Rae
British Antarctic Survey - Archives Service
Temporary Assistant Archivist
The British Antarctic Survey (BAS), part of the Natural Environment Research Council, aims to undertake a world-class programme of scientific research. The BAS Archives Service, which holds records reflecting all aspects of the Survey's activities since its origins in the 1940s, is currently seeking an Assistant Archivist to join our small team. This is a temporary position (50 wks), funded until August 2009.
Duties will include appraising business files, cataloguing and catalogue checking of scientific records, processing accessions, listing records and dealing with enquiries from members of staff and the public.
We are looking for an enthusiastic person who enjoys communicating their work to colleagues. You will have a postgraduate qualification in archives administration, working knowledge of archival cataloguing software and good communication skills. Previous experience of working in an archive office would be an advantage, as would some background knowledge of science and Antarctica.
The post is based in Cambridge and is full-time (37 hours per week). Salary will be in the range of £18,770 to £22,020 per annum pro rata. You will be entitled to 30 days paid leave pa and flexible working hours. We are looking for someone to start in September 2008.
A detailed job description, application forms and an online application facility are available at our website at http://www.antarctica.ac.uk/employment/
Details and application forms are also available from the Personnel Section, British Antarctic Survey, High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 0ET. Tel: (01223) 221508.
For an informal discussion contact Joanna Rae, the Assistant Archivist (tel. 01223 221530, email [log in to unmask], British Antarctic Survey, High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 0ET).
Applications will only be accepted with a cover letter, application form and CV.
Please quote reference: CL 29/08
Closing date for receipt of application forms is 7th August 08
Interviews are scheduled to be held on 18th August 08
http://www.antarctica.ac.uk/archives
Joanna Rae
Assistant Archivist
British Antarctic Survey
High Cross
Madingley Road
Cambridge CB3 0ET
Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1223 221530
Fax: +44 (0)1223 362616
Email: [log in to unmask]
Web site http://www.antarctica.ac.uk/Resources/Archives/index.html
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