Archives Assistant

Are you committed to delivering high quality customer service?

In the Archives Team we care for, preserve and develop archive collections. We provide a state of the art conservation service using our purpose-built facilities while also providing a cost-effective records management service for the council and a range of external clients. We also seek to provide an environment where learning and discovery can be enjoyed through a programme of cultural engagement events at The Keep.

Archive Services are seeking to recruit an Archives Assistant to work as part of the Public Service Team at The Keep. This post will work with colleagues and partners to ensure that a high-quality customer service provision is provided both on site and via email. Archive Assistants are also responsible for retrieving documents from the repositories and therefore will need to be physically fit in addition to having good communication skills.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have an interest in customer service and can deliver this to a high standard
• Are good communicators
• Are able to learn The Keep’s archive management system
• Are self-motivated and can enthuse and inspire others in their teams
• Are able to retrieve and move boxes of documents around the site

Interviews will be taking place in May on a date to be advised.

To apply for this role please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests.

22.2 hours per week on a rota basis, during opening hours of The Keep.

For an informal discussion, please contact Anna Goddard, Team Manager Archive Services and The Keep on 07734 301730.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.