Description
As a Senior Archivist providing Maternity Cover at Westminster City Archives, you can make your own powerful contribution to our success.
Responsible for the management, care and development of our extensive collections, you'll ensure we meet sector standards while delivering an inclusive, engaging and high-quality service that empowers our communities to read, learn and connect.
Leading and supporting the Westminster City Archives team, and participating in a people leaders forum, you'll also manage the acquisition of new collections and the provision of expert advice.
Your day-to-day tasks will include:
- reviewing our collection and customer service related policies
- improving the archive's service performance and resource monitoring
- working with neighbourhood groups and local communities to build effective networks and attract new collections
- leading on the access, acquisition and management of collections
- encouraging customer engagement through our website, social media and other platforms
- helping to ensure that the correct systems provide the environmental conditions necessary for the collection's care and preservation
- identifying ways in which we can further utilise the collections
- developing new income streams and applying for external funding
- being responsible for the efficient running of the public search room and enquiry service
- representing our organisation across the archive sector
- nurturing an inclusive culture within your team
- helping them to respond positively to new challenges
- ensuring business continuity and a safe working environment
Committed to delivering an inclusive, high-quality customer-focused service, you'll be a strong advocate for placing the archive at the heart of its community, and identify opportunities to provide a more collaborative and holistic offer.
To be a success in this important role, you should have:
- well-developed experience of engaging communities with heritage collections
- the ability to lead and manage a committed team of specialist professionals
- practical knowledge of performance management
- the ability to build trust and provide constructive feedback
- empathetic communication and listening skills
- a thorough understanding of income generation and financial processes in public service and cultural organisations
- good working knowledge of relevant legislation, government guidance and professional standards
- an awareness of the purpose of annual business planning
- a recognised qualification in archives or a related information management discipline
- plenty of post-qualification, hands-on experience with collections
- well-developed knowledge of relevant legislation such as GDPR, FOI and Copyright
Westminster City Council is committed to supporting Care Leavers into the workplace. Care Leavers seeking their first job and who wish to be considered under our scheme, will automatically be invited to interview should they meet the essential criteria for the role.
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive workplace and employer of choice. We encourage and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that, at all levels, represents the communities we serve.