Museum of London
J Sainsbury Plc
ARCHIVIST (SAINSBURY ARCHIVE)
Salary £26,022 - £30,285 per annum, plus benefits
The Sainsbury Archive is one of the leading Company archives. The rich collections illustrate the history of J Sainsbury plc from its formation to the present day, together with the history of retailing and social change since the 1860s. The collections include documents, photographs, objects and other media. Currently housed near London Bridge, London, the Archive is consulted by company staff, researchers and learners.
Since October 2002, The Museum of London Group has been working in partnership with Sainsbury Archive on a 2-year project to catalogue the Archive to the highest professional standards. The Museum is now seeking an Archivist to develop and manage the Sainsbury Archive, including the development of its collections, policies and service to users. They will also be instrumental in moving the Archive to it's new home at Museum in Docklands (part of the Museum of London Group) and play a part in running the drop in centre and study area.
Applicants must have a qualification in archive administration or similar with at least 3 years experience of archive work within an archive, library or museum. An ability to develop relationships both internally and externally with key stakeholders is essential as is proven staff and budgetary management experience.
For an application pack or further information contact the Human Resources Department on 020 7814 5793 (24 hour ansaphone) or email [log in to unmask] Closing date for applications 15th October 2004.
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