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Eton College, 1 year maternity cover

Eton College seeks to recruit an experienced archivist on a full-time, fixed term contract to cover the maternity leave of the current incumbent for a period of 12 months. The role will involve the day-to-day running of the Archives including cataloguing, answering enquiries and facilitating researchers; appraisal and disposition of records; overseeing appropriate preservation measures; supervising a graduate trainee and volunteers; and contributing to teaching and engagement programmes.

The College Archives is the final repository for the historical records of Eton College, preserving and making available the official records of the college’s activities and administration from its foundation in 1440 to the present day. The College Archives is also rich in medieval records which pre-date the founding of the college, due to the estates gifted to Eton by Henry VI. The archives are mainly concerned with administrative matters until the mid-19th century, when records relating to the school become increasingly dominant. In addition to the college’s own archives there is an extensive collection of donated material relating to school life such as letters home, diaries of school days and reminiscences.

The successful candidate will be flexible, self-motivated, able to manage and prioritise a varied work schedule and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a high level of proficiency in palaeography and Latin.

 

Contract: Fixed term for one year, from February 2018. 

 

Salary: £32,000 - £36,750, dependent upon skills and experience.

 

Closing date for applications: 12:00pm on 1 December 2017

 

It is anticipated that interviews will be held in the week commencing 11 December 2017.

 

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Eleanor Hoare, College Archivist, on 01753 370592, or email [log in to unmask]

 

To apply for this position please visit the College website: http://www.etoncollege.com/SupportStaffVacancies.aspx

 

By clicking on the vacancy title, you can download a copy of the job description and access the online application form by clicking on ‘apply now’.  Please complete the application in full. Applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered.

 

If you are unable to complete an online application or have any questions about the recruitment process, please email [log in to unmask] or contact Claire Bowden, HR Department on 01753 370567.

 

 

Eleanor Hoare (Mrs)

College Archivist | Eton College Library | Eton College | Windsor | Berkshire |SL4 6DB

 

Tel: 01753 370592

Email: [log in to unmask]

www.etoncollege.com/CollegeCollections

Twitter: @EtonCollections  @EtonCollLibrary

Blog: www.etoncollegecollections.wordpress.com

Registered Charity Number 1139086

 

 

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