The following vacancies will appear in the Newsletter on 1st June. I would
be grateful if you could bring them to the attention of colleagues who may
be interested in applying.
Libraries, Heritage and Trading Standards
Principal Archives Assistant
37 hours per week
County Record Office, Warwick
Scale 4: £13,299 - £14,823 (pay award pending)
Warwickshire County Record Office is embarking on a programme of expansion
and development, and wishes to recruit an enthusiastic and dynamic person
to lead a team of seven archive assistants.
Your key duties will involve managing the day to day operation of reception
and public searchroom services. You will also be responsible for the
overall supervision, co-ordination and direction of the archive assistant
team, including preparation of staffing rotas, recruitment, induction,
appraisal and development of staff.
A good communicator, you will enjoy the opportunity to help shape the
future of the record office, and will be comfortable working alongside
professional archivists and the public. You will be able to work well
under pressure, and to make effective decisions. While experience of
working in a record office environment will be helpful, full training will
be provided.
For an informal discussion please contact either Richard Chamberlaine-
Brothers, Senior Archivist (Public Services) on 01926 412508 or Caroline
Sampson, Principal Archives Officer on 01926 412506.
For a recruitment pack and further details, please contact Mary Wilson at
Warwickshire County Record Office, Priory Park, Cape Road, Warwick
CV34 4JS. Tel: 01926 412508.
Closing Date: 18 June 2001
Interview Date: 28 June 2001
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Libraries, Heritage and Trading Standards
Temporary Archives Assistant/Receptionist
(Hours between 33.25 and 37 per week)
County Record Office, Warwick
3rd September 2001 - 31st August 2002
Scale 1/2: £8,886 - £11,970 per annum (pro rata if applicable)
pay award pending
This post is one of several which make up the Record Office's Public
Service team which is responsible for ensuring a high standard of service
to Record Office users. The successful candidate will work principally as
document production assistant and receptionist, but there will be an
opportunity to experience the broader range of activities associated with a
busy County Record Office. Good communication skills and commitment to
delivering a high quality public service are essential.
The post would suit a graduate wishing to gain relevant work experience
prior to taking a post-graduate qualification in Archive Administration.
There is a degree of flexibility around the hours to be worked, up to a
maximum of 37 per week. Applicants who are shortlisted will have an
opportunity to discuss this at interview, but it is anticipated that the
successful applicant will work from 9 - 12.45 on Saturdays (enhanced pay)
in addition to weekdays.
For an informal discussion please contact either Richard Chamberlaine-
Brothers, Senior Archivist (Public Services) on 01926 412508 or Caroline
Sampson, Principal Archives Officer on 01926 412506.
For a recruitment pack and further details, please contact Mary Wilson at
Warwickshire County Record Office, Priory Park, Cape Road, Warwick
CV34 4JS. Tel: 01926 412508.
Closing Date: 2 July 2001
Interview Date: 10 July 2001
