Description internal Please note this vacancy is only available to Birmingham City Council employees. Archivist Fixed Term Contract Grade 4 - £33,366 - £40,476 Working 36.5 hours per week An opportunity has arisen for an archivist to join our knowledgeable, experienced and friendly team. Birmingham Archives and Collections exists to collect, preserve and make available the records of Birmingham, its citizens, institutions and businesses. Based in the iconic Library of Birmingham, with over 10 miles of records, we are the archive service for the largest municipal authority in the country, holding internationally important documents from the 11 th to the 21 st century in a range of media. You will be experienced in – and enjoy – working with the public, with a broad knowledge of archives and also local and family history resources. You will be expected to have, or be working towards, a relevant archives qualification, or have comparable experience. The successful applicant will: Play a fundamental role in providing our public service supervising both the archive searchroom and family/local history desk Work alongside colleagues to deliver all aspects of the service: answering enquiries, retrieval and replacement of material, facilitating appointments to visit, etc. Undertake professional archivist duties, including cataloguing and accessioning of both paper and digital records The role requires a limited amount of evening work (until 7pm) and Saturdays on a rota basis. Our collections are stored in a reduced oxygen [Hypoxic] and temperature-controlled environment. Health and Safety procedures and appropriate training and equipment will be provided. For any discussion of the role or the service, please contact Peter Doré, Head of Archives and Collections at peter.dorebirmingham.gov.uk You must upload a Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. This is required for shortlisting; you need to describe how your experience and skills fit the essential criteria for the role as specified in the Person Specification. If you do not attach your Supporting Statement, your application will not be considered. Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. Closing date 20th January 2025 at 23.59. Ref: BCC2700 We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Job description and person specification