Archives Assistant - 2 posts
Applications for this vacancy closed on 24 June 2025 at 12:00PM
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<p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br>
<div>The Archives and Modern Manuscripts section is part of the department of Special Collections within the Bodleian Libraries at the University of Oxford. We are currently looking for two Archives Assistants to join the team.</div><br>
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<div>The main purpose of this role is to provide support for the administration, arrangement and description of the Libraries' Archives and Modern Manuscripts as part of a team of collections support staff. One of these roles will focus particularly on the archive of the Conservative Party.</div><br>
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<div>There are two positions available:</div><br>
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<li><strong>Archives Assistant</strong> – full-time (36.5 hours per week), permanent</li><br>
<li><strong>Archives Assistant (Archive of the Conservative Party)</strong> – full-time (36.5 hours per week), fixed-term for four years</li><br>
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<div>Job Descriptions for both can be found below. <strong>Please indicate your preference of either or both roles on the supporting evidence form attached.</strong></div><br>
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<div>A considerable part of your work will take place in collection storage areas and involves lifting and moving collection material, by hand and using trolleys, kickstools and lifts and working with allergens, for example reporting outbreaks of mould spores. You will also undertake archive preservation tasks, such as repackaging (including measuring for custom boxes and making up flat pack archive boxes), barcoding, labelling, removal of harmful fasteners and create, update and maintain accurate collection inventories and collections metadata. Driving on University business and some lone working may be required.</div><br>
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<div>Due to the nature of this post, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a satisfactory Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) due to work involving handling highly valuable items. This position will also be subject to a satisfactory driving licence check. </div><br>
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<div><strong>About You</strong></div><br>
<div>You will have a good general level of education. The ability to work with care, accuracy and attention to detail is important, as is being able to organise work effectively, manage priorities and meet deadlines. You will possess good all-round IT skills, including experience of working with spreadsheets or databases and other Microsoft, or equivalent, applications. The ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential. You will be able to lift, carry and move collection material safely.</div><br>
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<div><strong>What We Offer</strong></div><br>
<div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:</div><br>
<div>•       An excellent contributory pension scheme</div><br>
<div>•       38 days of annual leave</div><br>
<div>•       A comprehensive range of childcare services</div><br>
<div>•       Family leave schemes</div><br>
<div>•       Cycle loan scheme</div><br>
<div>•       Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans</div><br>
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<div>More information is available at  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits"><strong>https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits</strong></a> </div><br>
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<div><strong>Diversity</strong></div><br>
<div>Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.</div><br>
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<div>We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible. If you require the job description or any other materials in an alternative format, or if you would like to request any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk.</div><br>
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<div><strong>How to apply</strong></div><br>
<div>You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting evidence form using the attached template as part of your online application. Your supporting evidence form should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. Both documents must be submitted to be considered. </div><br>
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<div>We aim to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss training and professional development opportunities. The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Jeremy McIlwaine, Senior Archivist, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role (jeremy.mcilwaine@bodleian.ox.ac.uk). General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our Human Resources department (recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).</div><br>
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<div>Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (GMT) on Tuesday 24 June 2025 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on either Wednesday 16 or Thursday 17 July 2025.</div>
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About the role The Archives and Modern Manuscripts section is part of the department of Special Collections within the Bodleian Libraries at the University of Oxford. We are currently looking for two Archives Assistants to join the team. The main purpose of this role is to provide support for the administration, arrangement and description of the Libraries' Archives and Modern Manuscripts as part of a team of collections support staff. One of these roles will focus particularly on the archive of the Conservative Party. There are two positions available:
**About the role**
The Archives and Modern Manuscripts section is part of the department of Special Collections within the Bodleian Libraries at the University of Oxford. We are currently looking for two Archives Assistants to join the team. The main purpose of this role is to provide support for the administration, arrangement and description of the Libraries' Archives and Modern Manuscripts as part of a team of collections support staff. One of these roles will focus particularly on the archive of the Conservative Party. There are two positions available: * **Archives Assistant** – full-time (36.5 hours per week), permanent * ... |
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