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Please bring the advertisement below (follow the link) to the attention of interested colleagues and graduates. The National Theatre is hereby inviting applications for the post of Archive Assistant. The post is for one year and is designed to offer candidates experience prior to applying for one of the Archive Masters courses. A copy of the advertisement is to be found below and on various graduate bulletin boards: http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/jobs Candidates must complete applications from the NT website, CVs are not acceptable. The closing date is 12 noon on Monday 24th September 2007 and all applications must be received by then in order to be considered. If you are sending in your application by e-mail, please quote only the text Archive Assistant Application in the Subject line. We aim to hold interviews in the following week. We look forward to receiving your completed application. Background The National Theatre is central to the creative life of the country. In its three theatres on the South Bank in London it presents an eclectic mix of new plays and classics from the world repertoire, with seven or eight productions in repertory at any one time. And through an extensive programme of amplifying activities – Platform performances, backstage tours, foyer music, publications, exhibitions and outdoor events – it recognises that theatre doesn't begin and end with the rise and fall of the curtain. Purpose of Job 1. The Archive Assistant post exists to support the work of the Archivist in providing access to the Archive collection for both NT staff and external researchers. This access can be provided via online catalogues, virtual collections, or physical access to materials held in the collection. 2. The Archive Assistant will support the Records Management, outreach and project work of the Archive. Duties and Responsibilities These will include, although not necessarily be limited to, the following: 1. The principal duties of the post will be to work as part of a small team in supporting public services, including assisting researchers and running the archive's reprographic service. There will be a particular emphasis on cataloguing our collection using the CALM software system. 2. Provide innovative resources and advice that are specifically tailored to meet the needs of your internal clients – including the main customer facing departments. 3. Support the various project work undertaken by the Archivist: Oral History; Records Management; digitization; photographic projects. 4. Co-ordinate the diary for access to the Archive research room and Archive Seminar Room. 5. Support the National’s communication objectives by sharing information with your manager, team and colleagues as appropriate, whilst respecting confidentiality, so that you and your colleagues have all the information you need to perform your duties effectively. 6. Comply with the National’s Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety policies at all times. 7. Undertake any other duties as may be delegated from time to time, relevant to the post and appropriate to its grade. Person Specification The postholder must have the following: 1. The candidate must be a graduate with a good first degree looking to gain experience prior to applying to one of the archival Masters degrees. 2. An aptitude for communicating and influencing across all levels of the Theatre, and amongst a diverse workforce 3. The candidate should have good communication and keyboard skills and knowledge of word-processing and databases. Smoking Policy Please note that the National Theatre is a no-smoking building. In January 2008 the Archive is to open in new custom designed premises at the NT Studio on The Cut, beside the Old Vic Theatre in Waterloo. The Archive Assistant will play a key role in organising the transfer of materials to the new facility and the set-up and opening of the new research rooms and NT Digital Archive. A third full time member of the Archive team will be joining late 2007 to concentrate on developing the Archive’s educational services. Outline of Terms and Conditions TITLE OF POST: ARCHIVE ASSISTANT TEMPORARY: The post is temporary for 12 months from the time of appointment. HOURS: 35 hours per week from 9.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday although additional hours (including evenings) will be as necessary in order to fulfil the requirements of the job. SALARY: £18,500 per annum, paid by credit transfer on the 15th of each month. ANNUAL LEAVE: 20 days in the first year, pro rata, increasing with length of service thereafter. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: 3 MONTHS NOTICE PERIOD: 1 month during probationary period 3 months thereafter PENSION: The National Theatre operates a Stakeholder Pension scheme with Legal & General. If you choose to become a member, the National will currently make a pension contribution of 4.5% of basic salary into your plan after you have successfully completed your probationary period. This contribution will be made even if you choose not to make a personal contribution. If you choose to make a personal contribution of at least 0.5% of basic salary into your pension scheme, the National will increase its contribution to 5% of basic salary. OTHER BENEFITS: • complimentary tickets for performances, subject to availability and the National’s staff ticket policy • staff canteen • discount for meals in the National’s two restaurants, Mezzanine and Terrace Café, subject to discount policy • discount on the majority of books and play texts available from the National’s bookshop, subject to discount policy Appointment Procedure Please note that applications can only be considered if they are submitted on the National’s standard application form, and returned by the closing date using one of the following methods: E-mail: [log in to unmask] Fax: 020 7452 3270 Post: Personnel Department, National Theatre, South Bank, London SE1 9PX. We regret that unfortunately we are unable to re-imburse interview travel expenses. The closing date for the receipt of completed application forms is: 12 noon on Monday 24th September 2007. The National Theatre is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer