"Assistant Archivist (Sports Surveying Officer)"

Assistant Archivist (Sports Surveying Officer)

University of Glasgow - Information Services

Location: Glasgow
Salary: £33,951 to £37,694 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 4th February 2026
Closes: 25th February 2026
Job Ref: 192294

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 575 years, and we are one of the world's top 100 universities, ranked 12th in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2024, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a new Assistant Archivist (Sports Surveying Officer) to join the University’s Information Services.

In this role, you will be responsible for planning, developing, and undertaking a national programme of archive surveying for Scotland’s sporting collections. This will include launching four thematic surveys, a scoping survey of national sporting bodies, as well as developing relevant content for National Sporting Heritage Day and a mid-project conference exploring sports archives, their care, and results of the project to-date.

You will work closely with a dedicated Sporting Heritage Engagement Officer to support and deliver key project outreach and engagement workshops in a timely and efficient manner.

This post is full time (35 hours p/w) and fixed term, up to 2 years from start date.

Apply online at: Assistant Archivist (Sports Surveying Officer) · University of Glasgow

Closing date: 25th February 2026

As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.