Apologies for cross-posting. The following posts will be advertised in
ARC. Please note the closing date for applications is 28th November
2008.
The Scottish Council on Archives (SCA) was established in 2002 to
develop a shared vision of the future development of archives and
records management in Scotland . As a result of recent funding from the
Scottish Government, the SCA seeks to appoint three full-time posts.
These posts present a unique opportunity to shape this organisation to
become an authoritative common voice for the archival community,
including service providers, users, record owners and policy makers.
All of the posts are fixed term until the end of March 2011 and based
in central Edinburgh . Travel within Scotland and the UK will be
required.
Director of the Scottish Council on Archives (£45-47,000)
You will be responsible for developing and implementing policy at the
heart of a rapidly changing archival agenda. As the public face of
SCA's continuous communication with other agencies, stakeholders,
politicians and the media, you will lead the Archives Awareness Campaign
in Scotland and other advocacy activity. Answerable to a monitoring
group of voluntary office-bearers, you will manage the SCA office and
line-manage the other two staff.
Educated to degree level and with substantial experience in the
cultural sector, you will demonstrate first rate advocacy skills, the
ability to rapidly master complex issues and strong strategic planning
and organisational skills.
Development Officer (£25-28,000)
You will assist in developing and implementing policy at the heart of a
rapidly changing archival agenda. You will help foster continuous
communication with other agencies, stakeholders, politicians and the
media, and co-ordinate the Archives Awareness Campaign in Scotland and
other advocacy activity. You will be answerable to the Director.
Educated to degree level and with a relevant professional qualification
and a minimum of one year's experience of working in archives, records
management or conservation, you will have a good current understanding
of the sector in Scotland and beyond, and excellent communication and
inter-personal skills.
Administration Officer/Events Co-ordinator (c £21,000)
You will administer the SCA office and co-ordinate and manage a
programme of events throughout Scotland . You will also assist on the
Archives Awareness Campaign and provide support to the Development
Officer and Director. You will be answerable to the Director.
With a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject (or
equivalent experience), you will have a high-level of inter-personal
skills, strong planning and organisational skills, and a high degree of
computer literacy.
Fuller job descriptions and person specifications may be downloaded
from http://www.archives.org.uk/sca/publications.htm
Application is by CV and covering letter. Applications should be sent
by Friday 28 November 2008 to Patricia Whatley, Vice-Chair, SCA, at
Archive, Records Management and Museum Services, Tower Building ,
University of Dundee , Scotland DD1 4HN .
For an informal discussion about the posts contact Dr Irene O'Brien ,
Chair, SCA, on 0141 287 2910
Frank Rankin
Information Governance Manager
NHS Education for Scotland
1st Floor
Clifton House
Clifton Place
Glasgow G3 7LD
Telephone 0141 352 2923
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