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Archivist

Employer
Birmingham City Council
Location
Library of Birmingham
Salary
£26,999 - £33,799
Closing date
24 Sep 2019
Reference
BCC000953

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Sector
Local Councils
Job Type
Libraries
Contract Type
Fixed Term Contract
Working Pattern
Part Time
Hours
Part-Time

Job Details

 

Archivist

£26,999-£33,799

Working 18.25 hours per week at Library of Birmingham

Fixed term for 12 months 
Birmingham Archives & Collections is the professional archives service for Birmingham City Council and maintains a repository for the storage and custody of its own records and any records deposited with it, and, which has the following statutory powers:

• to contain the official and public archives of the Council and has been appointed by the Lord
Chancellor as the local place of deposit for certain classes of central government archives under the
Public Records Acts 1958 and 1967.
• is approved by the master of the rolls for the deposit of manorial and other documents.
• has been appointed by the Bishop of Birmingham as a Diocesan Record Office for diocesan and
parochial records.
• is empowered under the Local Government (Records) Act 1962 to accept privately owned records by
way of donation, purchase, or deposit.

All records received are held for the benefit of the public.

Alongside the core activities of customer service and developing collections Archives & Collections at the Library of Birmingham makes important contributions to the city in areas such as skills and employability, community engagement, health and well-being, and tourism.

Archives & Collections can and do play an important role in communities and organisations to support and develop: Learning and skills, Health and well-being, Economic prosperity, and Creativity.

Archives & Collections enrich our understanding of the present through an appreciation of the past. They connect us to our families, our homes and the places where we live and work. They foster and promote a sense of place and community.

As the Archives & Collections Service for the City of Birmingham we are committed to making the unique and precious collections - written and digital, images, maps, film and other media – accessible and relevant to everyone.

Birmingham Archives & Collections continues to collect documents, in all forms, that will tell the story of today for people in the future.

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and qualified, or soon to be qualified, Archivist to join our ambitious Archives & Collections team at the Library of Birmingham. As a key part of the team you will help to deliver our public service, make contributions towards service and collections development, and you will participate in the full range of professional duties including engagement activities. As well as managing a Senior Archives & Collections Assistant, you will help develop a volunteer programme in conjunction with the other Archivists and the Conservator.

You will have had previous responsibilities within an Archives department where you will have gained experience of collections development, including accessioning, cataloging, and public service functions. You will be integral to our preparation for our accreditation application, and, day-to-day, you will contribute to the administration and delivery of our busy public service.

To be successful, you will be able to work flexibly, understanding the requirement to change priorities according to the needs of the service, you will be comfortable working as part of the wider collections team, and you will be keen to participate in the variety of activities undertaken at the Library of Birmingham.

Familiar with supervising a public searchroom and the operation of systems to ensure security and safety of archives

Ability to operate flexibly understanding the requirement to change priorities according to the needs of the service.

Previous responsibilities within an Archives department of a large public service

Experience of preserving and cataloguing archival collections and making them available, as appropriate, to the public

Experience of working in a manner which reflects BCC’s Equal Opportunities commitment

Demonstrates ownership and accountability for deliverables and commitments given to them

Demonstrates organisation skills – able to implement a plan to an agreed timescale working with both internal and external colleagues communicating requirements clearly

Ability to foster relationships with others which encourage collaborative working and knowledge sharing

Confident to make decisions using own judgement which enable the service to progress
Takes responsibility for developing own skill and knowledge to ensure optimum contribution to service area 

For Informal enquiries contact Corrina Rayner on 0121 303 6779 or email: Corinna.Rayner@birmingham.gov.uk

Right to work in the UK documentation will be fully checked for all applicants.  All non UK and non EU applicants are required to apply for a Certificate of Sponsorship from Birmingham City Council and must be approved by the UK Border Agency (UKBA) before any employment offer can be confirmed.

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Company

Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city.

We welcome people from diverse and underrepresented communities and encourage applications from, those with caring responsibilities, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, neurodivergent, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff and removing barriers to improve inclusion.   We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees’ experience and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management.

Information for applicants with a disability

We are a proud Disability Confident Employer.  We encourage applicants to disclose disabilities, so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Please contact: 0121 675 7070 option 3 (lines open between 8.45am to 5.15pm Monday to Friday).

If you require an application in an alternative format, such as Braille or you are unable to complete an application form via WMJOBS, please contact bccHR@birmingham.gov.uk. When you have completed your application form this can be returned to bccHR@birmingham.gov.uk or for Braille applications these can be posted to, Recruitment Team, 2nd Floor, 10 Woodcock Street, B7 4BG.

The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence. 

There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:

  • A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
  • An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
  • A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
  • A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
  • A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.

We see the Council’s role as providing strategic leadership – that’s being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making.

We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision.  We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.

In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.

Birmingham City Council is a Foundation Living wage employer - known as the Birmingham Living Wage. The Birmingham Living Wage, is determined by the Living Wage Foundation on an annual basis by the Centre of Research in Society Polity at Loughborough University. The current rate can be found at: www.livingwage.org.uk.

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Telephone
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Location
Birmingham City Council
Birmingham
West Midlands
B2 2XU
United Kingdom

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