I ahve contacted the Society of Archivists' Office about the appearance of
the Wigan post, and they are now looking in to the matter. They did raise a
query when the advert was first sent to them.
I seem to remember that when the post was last advertised and filled (in
1999 I think), that it was made specific that any qualified person appointed
would be appointed on scale 5. This is however me working from memory.
I have been assured that SoA office will now look into this matter further,
so could I suggest that it would be inappropriate to discuss the issue
further on this list serve, whose membership involves many non- SoA
,function is noich uflmembers.
Bruce Jackson
Dear All
I was under the impression that the Society of Archivists would not permit
the
advertising of posts in the careers opportunities circular with starting
salaries less than £15,210. In the recent edition of CO there is a post
advertised by Wigan Council with a starting salary of £12,192, salary scale
3/5. I suppose in their defence they do mention that the post might be
suitable
for people "aiming towards a postgraduate qualification in archive
administration" so perhaps they are not seeking a qualified archivist.
However
probably the most worrying aspect of the advert is that the successful
candidate will be "expected to run the record office in Leigh" -
unqualified
and on a salary of £12,192.
How can we expect the profession to be taken seriously when there are still
posts like this being offered and advertised by the SoA.
regards
Aoife Martin
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