AddressArchives Officer (18.5 hours) – Ref: EE07823
Salary G4 £23,893 - £25,797 per annum (Equivalent to £11,946.50 - £14,835 per annum pro rata.)
The nature of this post is such that there may be a requirement to visit other locations in the course of their duties and therefore a car mileage allowance will be applicable.
Walsall Council is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Archives Officer to work in our archives team to provide an efficient and effective front-line service. The archives service is based in the refurbished Lichfield Street Hub in Walsall town centre in a building shared with Walsall Library. This is an ideal opportunity to work as part of a wider archives team to help develop the service further.
Duties include:
- Delivering a friendly and efficient front-line service in our research room and responding to enquiries in a timely and efficient manner.
- Assisting user access the relevant materials to allow them to conduct their research.
- Assisting with the listing and indexing of archives and local studies collections.
You will also support the Archivist in working towards Archives Accreditation. Other important aspects of the role include ensuring all enquiries are dealt with within the specified timeframe set out by Walsall Council and promoting the service by assisting with events and with social media.
For an informal discussion about this role please call Ian Gray on 01922 655 505 or Manjit Kaur on 01922 657 719.
View Job Description and Employee Specification
- Closing date for applicants: 26 February 2024
- Interviews scheduled for 12 March 2024
Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.
This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.
