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British Museum: Archivist and Records Manager
Salary: £24,457
Vacancy Type: Full-Time Position
Closing Date: Friday, May 26th, 2006
Ref No 71912
We require a professional archivist and records manager to work with the
Information Management team to develop the intellectual and physical
arrangement of the Museum's public records. You will be involved in a
review of existing systems; maximising effective use of the archive
collections and improving accessibility to historic documents. There will
also be scope for a more strategic focus; promoting the Museum's archives
to a wider audience and contributing to the development of an integrated
information management service.
Required Skills/Qualifications:
You will possess a postgraduate degree or diploma in records management
and/or archives. You will also have two years’ practical experience in an
information or archive management role, and will possess a knowledge and
understanding of record review and arrangement as well as archive
cataloguing standards. As the first point of contact for providing
professional advice across the Museum, an ability to interact with a wide
range of people and deal effectively with the public is essential.
Application Instructions:
For further information or a full application pack, please visit our
website www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk/jobs/current_opportunities.html, email
[log in to unmask] or telephone 0845 601 0885, quoting reference 71912
and where you saw the advertisement.
The British Museum is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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