29 Oct
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Liverpool
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The role : An exciting vacancy has arisen for a full time Specialist Officer - Archives, who will be based in the Liverpool Record Office in Liverpool Central Library.
Working on a busy enquiry desk, this role involves supporting the Team Leader - Archives and the Service Management Team with the operation and supervision of the search room in the Liverpool Record Office.
This is a specialist and knowledge-based position that requires an archive qualification, customer service skills and experience of working with internal and external stakeholders in the archive sector.
It is essential that the post holder has good practice and knowledge of the professional handling and storage of archive materials and special collections.
The main duties of the post : Retrieving and handling archive materials for the public Deploying, supervising and training archive staff and volunteers Supporting with programmes of public engagement, archive research requests and project work Establishing and maintaining partnerships with stakeholders to improve access to archives and special collections Being responsible for the maintenance and development of an archive environment to standards necessary to preserve National Archives Accreditation Salary £28,770 - £33,024 PAClosing date 04 / 11 / 2024hours 35 Hours Per Week Full Time, Permanent