Records Management Specialists (Cataloguers)
2 positions
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 roles
Restore plc is currently recruiting for two professionally qualified Records Management Specialists (Cataloguers) 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 positions will give successful candidates experience of working for a prestigious and high-profile organisation.
The positions are 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.
Cataloguing documents to National Archives standards.
Sorting and preparing collections of documents.
Participating in development training.
What we are looking for
Essential
You must be a qualified information specialist, records manager or archivist. The definition of ‘qualified’ includes an MA or Postgraduate Diploma in Archives or Records Management accredited by the Archives and Records Association (ARA) or equivalent qualification.
Experience of cataloguing to prescribed standards
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
Desirable
A knowledge of world history or politics of the modern period
Competence in one or more foreign languages.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo security vetting to DV level, a process which can take up to 6 months.
It is desirable for successful candidates 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: £25,691 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] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>. The closing date is 17 September and interviews will be held at Hanslope Park shortly after.
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