With apologies for cross posting

 

Please be advised that the closing date for completed applications has been extended to Friday 4th April 2008.

 

The Royal Household, London

Records Management Assistant

£19,000 plus benefits, 1 year fixed term placement commencing September 2008

 

Applications are invited for the post of Records Management Assistant, based in Buckingham Palace, London.  The Records Management Section is responsible for providing advice on records-keeping systems to ensure that the Royal Household and Private Estates meet operational, legislative and historical requirements. You will assist with the records management programme, in particular the implementation of records retention schedules, and appraising records for transfer to the Royal Archives.

 

You will be educated to degree level or equivalent and wish to gain experience before undertaking a professional qualification. Basic knowledge of the principles of information management and some office administration experience are essential. You will also possess good communication and IT skills, be organised, self motivated and able to use initiative.

 

Please be advised that this is a records management placement, although there may be the opportunity to undertake some archival work.

 

For further details and an application pack, please visit www.royal.gov.uk/recruitment, email [log in to unmask] or write to The Recruitment Assistant, Personnel Office, Buckingham Palace, London, SW1A 1AA.