Job title: Special Collections Project Archivist

Job reference: REQ0385

Application closing date: 12/11/2017

Location: Berkhamste, Hertfordshire

Salary:£23,199 - £27,141

Job category/type:Fixed-term, Full time

We are looking for a Special Collections Project Archivist to appraise, catalogue and carry out basic preservation work on the archive of artist filmmaker and educator Stuart Croft (1970-2015). The archive consists of both paper and born digital records. This post will focus on cataloguing the paper elements of the archive, however, some work with the digital records will also be required.

The Special Collections Projects Archivist will carry out research into the work of Stuart Croft and liaise with the donors, as required, to support the cataloguing and creation of metadata. The successful candidate will have experience working in a relevant archive environment and appraising and cataloguing document archival collections; knowledge and experience of using automated archive systems or information databases; and a demonstrable interest in British film and television and/or artists' moving image.

This post is based primarily at Berkhamsted, but there may be a requirement to carry out some duties and attend meetings in central London. This post requires the lifting and handling of some heavy and bulky materials.

You will enjoy benefits such as our pension scheme, excellent family support, 28-33 days annual leave, tickets to BFI festivals and events plus many others. 

Further details about the post can be obtained by visiting here.

The closing date for applications is 12 November 2017. First Interviews will be held in the week commencing 27 November 2017.

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