Full Time, Permanent
We are seeking a new City Archivist for Bristol Archives to lead and develop management of our service in line with recognised Accreditation and statutory standards.
Bristol is a vibrant City with a lively cultural offer, noted for its creativity and quality of life. Bristol Archives is an Accredited Archive Service, and part of Bristol Culture. We care for records spanning ten centuries of the City’s history which are Designated as an Outstanding Collection, as well as archives in the British Empire & Commonwealth Collection.
We are seeking a proactive, dynamic and visionary individual to strategically lead, manage and develop our outstanding archive collections and dedicated team of archivists, searchroom staff and additional project staff. You will ensure that the service is meeting its statutory requirements and Accreditation standards. You will develop policies and strategies which respond to the requirements of users and all collections (both physical and digital) and will take forward developments in our public services and digital preservation.
Strategic vision and collaboration are key to this post, working with the multi-disciplinary Bristol Culture team, as well as partners within and beyond the public sector, to engage with diverse communities and lead new work on the collections. You will lead projects, including the regional Sounds of the South West, and will raise the profile of Bristol Archives locally and nationally.
You will need a postgraduate qualification in archive administration (or equivalent) and at least four years’ experience in a public-facing archive environment. Experience of managing a team is essential.
Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.
Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
How do I apply?
If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.
To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
We're a Disability Confident employer
which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Linda Coode Head of Collections and Archives. At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the City we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
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which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Linda Coode Head of Collections and Archives. At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the City we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
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