The UK Data Service has a short-term vacancy for an Archivist to conduct a project to review and organise materials relating to the history and development of the UK Data Archive.

This position would suit a recently qualified Archivist with some archive experience. The candidate should ideally have experience of archives management or of working in a library, archive or information service.

The post-holder will  initiate and manage the creation of a well-ordered and easily maintainable collection of materials (mostly hard copy) relating to the history and development of the Archive. The collection should be set up so that it can be easily added to in the future.

This position will preferably be full-time for a fixed-term of two months commencing 1 July 2016 or up to 4 months part-time (minimum of 18 hours per week) would be considered depending on the candidate. Salary will be £20,989 per annum (pro rata for Part-time).

Essential Criteria:

Undergraduate degree or equivalent (BA, BSc)
Postgraduate qualification in Archives, Library or Information Science.
Experience of archives management or working in a library, archive or information service.
Good written and oral communication skills
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Methodical and thorough approach to work planning
Proficiency in MS Office

Desirable Criteria:

Experience of project management
Ability to communicate/present to a diverse set of audiences
Knowledge and understanding of the social science landscape
Can meet the requirements of UK ‘right to work’ legislation

Informal enquiries about the post and the work involved (including a job description and particulars) are encouraged. Please contact David Hall, Standards and Security Manager ([log in to unmask])

 

Application procedures: To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to Kim Berry, Administration Officer, UK Data Archive ([log in to unmask]). Please indicate whether you are applying for the post on a full-time or part-time basis.

 

 

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