ANNOUNCEMENT: Further to the advert below, we are now happy to confirm there will be two posts available starting in September 2010. Both post-holders will be undertaking the tasks as outlined here.
Deadline for applications is close of business Wednesday 9 June 2010.
We are looking for an assistant to help in the day-to-day running of HSBC’s Archives Management service. You will assist the archivists in a wide range of duties and provide general administrative support to the team. You should be prepared to split your time between the HSBC head office in Canary Wharf and the offsite archives store in Bromley-by-Bow.
Work at the head office will involve:
• answering internal and external enquiries about the history and archives of HSBC
• taking part in outreach work such as our UK branch anniversary programme
• carrying out improvements to catalogue data
• researching and writing articles
• providing administrative support
Work at the offsite archives store will involve:
• supervising the searchroom and retrieving records for researchers
• accessioning and cataloguing new material
• re-packaging and other conservation tasks
• participating in a programme to digitise our film archives
You will also have the opportunity to support our Art Management service; our expanding Global Archives programme; and our Digital Archives project.
The post will start in September 2010 and last for one year. Applicants should be enthusiastic and able to work with minimal supervision. Adaptability and attention to detail are key qualities. This post is designed to suit someone looking for pre-course experience and the salary will be £20,500 per annum.
For an informal chat about this post please call Rachael Spree on 020 7991 0649.
To apply, please email a CV and covering letter to Tina Staples, Global Head of Archives at [log in to unmask]
Interviews to take place on 21/22 June - with 2nd round interviews potentially taking place on 24/25 June.
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