Nuffield College seeks to appoint an Archives Assistant to assist the Archivist in the day-to-day management of the College archive collections and support the College’s current project to review and improve records management procedures and archiving arrangements for both physical and digital files. Nuffield is a graduate college of the University of Oxford dedicated to advanced study and research in the social sciences, particularly economics, politics, and sociology. Nuffield College Library lies at the heart of the College’s academic endeavour and provides unparalleled support to students, researchers and academics. The College’s archive collections sit within the College Library and are split into two collection types, the Research Archive and the College Archive. The postholder will assist with reviewing legacy files for retention or disposal according to defined criteria, and undertake basic listing and cataloguing of records and collections under the supervision of the Archivist. The postholder will also assist in the provision of an efficient service to archive researchers, including responding to enquiries, providing a photocopying, scanning and reproductions service, and facilitating visits from researchers. Applicants should be educated to first-degree level or have equivalent relevant experience. They should have some awareness of the basic principles of good records management and archival practice, though prior experience of this work is not required and full training will be provided. The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent attention to detail; good general IT skills; a flexible and proactive approach to work and the ability to contribute effectively to a small team. The ability to lift and carry small boxes of papers and books is essential. Our benefits package includes 41 days annual leave inclusive of public holidays and closed periods at Christmas and Easter, free meals whilst on duty, a season-ticket loan scheme, and contributory pension scheme. Full details of the role, including selection criteria and information on how to apply can be found in the Job Description on the College website at https://www.nuffield.ox.ac.uk/the-college/jobs-and-vacancies/archives-assistant/