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We are looking for a new Archives Graduate Trainee at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew!

 

Kew’s Library and Archives are responsible for organising and managing one of the greatest collections of botanical literature to be found anywhere in the world. The Archives & Records Management team manages both Kew’s historic record of activities as well as the corporate records management service. The records are varied and significant, reflecting Kew as a global resource for plant knowledge.

 

The trainee will be key in helping to manage the archival and modern records collections and provide access to them. This will, for example, be done through Reading Room duties, document retrievals, or reprographics orders. This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone interested in pursuing a career in archives administration or records management and is looking to gain valuable experience pre-qualification.

 

Hours of work: Full time

Contract type: Fixed Term – 1 year 51 weeks

Provisional start date: 2nd September 2024

Salary: £26,100 per annum pro rata

 

Closing date for applications: Sunday 14th April 2024

Provisional interview date: Early May

 

Find out more and apply here: Archives Graduate Trainee - Careers | Kew Gardens

 

 

Kind regards,

Isabel 

 

Isabel Lauterjung (she/her)

 

Assistant Archivist

Library & Archives

Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

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Kew Library and Archives’ Reading Room is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 10am – 4pm for pre-booked appointments: https://www.kew.org/science/engage/accessing-our-science/accessing-library-art-archives 

 



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