Vacancy for Assistant Archivist (Digital) at Royal College of Nursing
Date: 5 December 2021
Location: Edinburgh
Type: Full-Time
At the Royal College of Nursing, we’re an optimistic organisation with a shared voice for changing health policies. As the largest trade union of nursing staff and students in the UK, we see infinite possibilities for a brighter future. Join us and you will too.
We're accredited with Investors in People Gold Standard. Our people are our greatest asset, and we seek individuals who can contribute to our purpose in line with our values.
Our Library & Archive Services have received Archives Accreditation and Customer Service Excellence.
As the Assistant Archivist (Digital), you’ll leverage your positive attitude and knowledge of archives to manage all aspects of digital archive management. Responsibilities include contributing to departmental planning, building cross-organisation relationships, and assisting staff in accessing the archive. You will support digital collecting, implement preservation plans, scope and deliver cataloguing projects, share expert knowledge with staff, and help develop our online presence. This role allows you to manage organisational projects while influencing stakeholders and building key relationships. Exceptional customer service skills, in-depth knowledge of archives, and experience handling digital records are essential.
What we offer you
We value our archives and reward our team accordingly. Our pay is competitive, with annual leave up to 32 days. We provide a range of benefits, extensive learning development opportunities, and an award-winning health and wellbeing programme. We prioritize work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements. Our generous maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave packages reflect our commitment to our employees.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, most staff are currently working from home. When conditions permit, we will trial blended office and home working to empower our people to perform at their best.
Our selection process
Please submit a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the criteria for this role. Failure to do so may result in not being shortlisted. We aim to make your application experience positive and are flexible about interview methods, primarily using video calls. If you anticipate any issues accessing necessary technology for this process, please inform us in your supporting statement.
Contact details
For more information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Fiona Bourne, Archives Operational Manager, at 0131 662 6155. For inquiries regarding the Recruitment & Selection process, please contact recruit@rcn.org.uk.
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