HSBC Holdings plc, London: Archives Assistant (1 year post)
We are pleased to announce 2 vacancies for our 2014-2015 Archives traineeship.
The successful candidates will join the busy London office, which is part of a global team of archivists working in HSBC. You will be responsible for a wide range of archive duties and provide general administrative support to the team.
The positions are based primarily at the HSBC Archives Centre in Canning Town, with occasional days spent at head office in Canary Wharf.
Duties will include:
• supervising the searchroom and retrieving records for researchers
• answering internal and external enquiries about the history and archives of HSBC
• accessioning and cataloguing new material
• carrying out improvements to catalogue data
• re-packaging and other conservation tasks
• researching and writing articles
• taking part in outreach work such as open days, exhibitions and branch anniversaries
You will also have the opportunity to support various projects including the bank’s 150th anniversary activities, the launch of our new Digital Archives system and our Art Management service.
The posts will start in September 2014 and last for one year. Applicants should be enthusiastic and able to work with minimal supervision. Adaptability and attention to detail are key qualities.
The posts are designed to suit someone looking for pre-course experience and the salary will be £22,000 per annum.
For an informal chat about this post please call Rachael Porter on 020 7991 0649.
To apply, please email a CV and covering letter for the attention of Rachael Porter to: [log in to unmask] Your letter should address your interest in the Archives Management profession and the HSBC traineeship.
Deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 9th May 2014.
Interviews to take place during the week beginning 26th May. A potential second round of interviews will take place on 5th June.
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