As the leading museum for London, we tell the story of the world’s greatest city and its people – so why not make this the place to discover your story of London?

As the leading museum for London, we tell the story of the world’s greatest city and its people – so why not make this the place to discover your story of London?

Archive Assistant (Archaeological Records)                                     

(Ref: ELMOL33-1)

£21,961 per annum 6-month fixed-term contract

Do you have a meticulous eye for detail, enthusiasm for organising vast numbers of records, and a commitment to assisting visitors? If so, this position at the world’s largest archaeological archive may be perfect for you.

The London Archaeological Archive and Research Centre holds information on 8,500 archaeological digs that have taken place in the capital since 1830, and the complete archives (records and artefacts) from around half of those. A vacancy has arisen for an Archive Assistant, who can:

Help check, audit and store the thousands of records, photographs and drawings that are deposited with us each year by professional and amateur archaeologists.


Input data into the Museum’s collections management system, and provide general administrative support in the Records Office.


Assist with enquiries and supervise researchers.

There will also be opportunities to take part in public events and help supervise volunteers, both at the Research Centre and in the Museum itself. Candidates should have some experience of filing, archiving and records management in an office or library environment. However, a meticulous eye for detail, along with tact and good humour in communicating with users, are more important than specific qualifications or knowledge of archival practice.

Application forms and further details about the role can be found at www.museumoflondon.org.uk/jobs.

The closing date for applications is 14^th November 2012 at 5pm.  Interviews will be held in the week commencing the 27^th November 2012.

The Museum of London is committed to equal opportunities and diversity.

This post wont be advertised in ARC magazine.

For information about joining, leaving and suspending mail (eg during a holiday) see the list website at https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?A0=archives-nra