Assistant Archivist

The opportunity

The University Archives and Special Collections Centre is seeking a part-time (21 hours a week) Assistant Archivist to support the development, delivery and exploitation of high quality and user-focused archive services at the University of the Arts London (UAL). 

You will participate in the day-to-day organisation and delivery of services within the University’s Archives and Special Collections Centre, supporting researchers and delivering student inductions and workshops, working with archives and collections across the different sites.

You will also support collections management activities, including cataloguing of physical and digital material and supporting internal and external exhibition loans, as well as supporting outreach activities such as skills-sharing sessions and social media communications. 

About you

You will have either a postgraduate qualification in Archives and Records Management, or equivalent experience of work in an archive and demonstrable knowledge and experience of working to international standards in cataloguing and collections care.

You will be a confident communicator, both orally and in writing and have experience of delivering excellent customer service and of using archives and collections to inspire and educate. You will have excellent attention to detail and time management skills.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. UAL is home to a diverse body of over 6,000 academic, professional and technical staff who support more than 21,000 students from 130 countries.

The University is made up of 6 renowned Colleges: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL is ranked second in the world for Art and Design in the 2022 QS World University Rankings.

Our culture

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

Candidates are advised to submit applications early.