Archive Centre Operative

Closing date Monday 17 September

About us

Restore plc is a support services company which provides document management and related services to workplaces in the private and public sectors.

About the role

Restore plc is currently recruiting for an Archive Centre Operative to join a small team working on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office at Hanslope Park near Milton Keynes.

The project is in support of compliance with the Public Records Act in relation to the release of records to The National Archives (TNA). Specific volume and accuracy targets must be met.

The position will give the successful candidate experience of working for a prestigious and high-profile organisation. It is an unqualified position, with the possibility of eventual promotion to a qualified role for a suitable candidate. It will be an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to obtain experience before taking archive qualifications or following an archives course by distance learning.

The position is on a four-year fixed-term contract with a rolling yearly renewal until 31 August 2022.

Main responsibilities

•      Listing documents in preparation for selection decisions.
•      Physical preparation of documents for transfer to The National Archives.
•      Assisting National Archives staff with quality checks prior to uplift.
•      Participating in development training.

What we are looking for

Essential

•      Confident using Microsoft Excel.
•      A methodical approach, close attention to detail and high standards of spelling, grammar and punctuation.
•      High standards of personal organisation to manage a varied workload with the ability to respond to changing priorities.
•      Excellent written and oral communication skills.
•      Ability to carry out repetitive tasks, when required, without compromising accuracy.

Desirable

•      An interest in archives, heritage or related field

The successful candidate will be required to undergo security vetting to DV level, a process which can take up to 6 months.

It is desirable for the successful candidate to have their own transport as the site is not served by public transport. Free parking is available on site.

Hours: The working week is 37.5 hours. The working day is 08:00-16:00, with 30 minutes for lunch.

Salary: £20,224 p.a. An annual discretionary bonus of £1,500, is payable at the end of each year of the contract.

Please send a copy of your CV, including details of your qualifications and experience, to [log in to unmask]. The closing date is 17 September and interviews will be held at Hanslope Park shortly after.