The following vacancy has
arisen at Norfolk Record Office. Please bring the following
advertisement to the attention of those who might be interested in
applying. This post will not be advertised in ARC.
Norfolk Record Office
The Archive Centre
Norwich
Project Archivist (Fixed term contract: 10 months)
Salary Scale 5/6 currently £19,427
- £23,473
This is an exciting
opportunity for an enthusiastic archivist to catalogue the important archive of
Jarrold and Sons Ltd of Norwich. Founded initially in Woodbridge, Suffolk the
firm moved to Norwich in 1823 and has become one of the most familiar business
names in East Anglia. Funding to support this prestigious project has been
acquired from Jarrold and Sons Ltd, the John Jarrold Trust and Norwich Historic
Economic and Regeneration Trust.
Based in The Archive Centre in Norwich,
you will be part of a team delivering an inclusive, modern and responsive
four-star archive service. The entire holdings of the Norfolk Record Office,
including the archive of Jarrold and Sons Ltd, have been ‘Designated’ by the
Museums, Libraries and Archives Council as being of outstanding national and
international importance.
The Project Archivist will catalogue the
Jarrold and Sons Ltd archive, and also create related authority files. On
completion of the project the online catalogue will be drawn to the attention of
a wide audience in 2010.
In addition to a recognised professional
qualification in archive administration you will have experience of cataloguing
collections using archival software, preferably CALM. An eye for detail,
excellent verbal, written and ICT skills are essential. You should also be able
to demonstrate an ability to produce high quality work to meet agreed deadlines
and targets. Experience of working with business archives will be highly
desirable.
For an informal discussion please contact Lucy Purvis on
01603 224198.
For further details and how to apply:
Online:
www.norfolkccjobs.com
Email: [log in to unmask]
Telephone: 0344 800
8007
Please quote job reference: CSG09/701
Closing date: 18
September 2009
Interview date: w/c 12 October 2009
Lucy Purvis
Archivist
Norfolk Record Office
The Archive Centre
Martineau Lane
Norwich, NR1 2DQ
Tel.: 01603 224198
Fax: 01603
761885
Web: www.archives.norfolk.gov.uk
A Four-Star Archive
Service with a Designated Collection
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