Archivist

Background

Library Services supports the learning, teaching and research activities of City, University of London through the provision of high quality, responsive services.

Responsibilities

Facilitate access to collections for researchers, students and external users through reading room services, enquiry handling and research support. Catalogue archival material to professional standards and develop online guides and collection development policies and procedures. Collaborate with academic and external partners to improve the visibility and impact of the collections. Manage the digitalisation of archival collections and contribute metadata for digital access systems. Monitor and maintain appropriate environmental and storage conditions in accordance with professional standards.

Person Specification

The applicant will be educated to degree level or have equivalent workplace experience. They will also have experience of cataloguing and managing archival materials, including mixed format collections to professional standards. They will possess excellent communication and influencing skills, and this extends the ability to engage proactively with academic staff and researchers. The postholder will place value on customer service and be highly organised with excellent attention to detail. They will be committed to personal and team development.

Additional Information

Further information is available in the job description. Closing date for applications: 28th June 2026 at 11:59pm. The selection process will involve an interview. Further details will be confirmed at the interview stage. City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development. City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors. We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.