Document Copier in London

Overview of the role

Archive Mole, founded in 2020, has a simple mission: to provide academics and students across the world with digital copies of historical documents located in UK archives, libraries and record offices. We offer a range of solutions to the academic sector, but Document Copying is our most popular service. In our first year alone, we sent over 110,000 photos to historians based at 55 universities across the world.

We are seeking new members to join our pool of Document Copiers to take photographs of historical documents within the Greater London area (zones 1-4). This varied role is ideal for an organised and diligent individual who wants to earn some extra money. The role is flexible and you will be free to accept or decline assignments offered to suit your schedule and personal commitments.

We may offer you work at various locations across London, but you will mostly be asked to visit The National Archives at Kew, home to 11 million historical documents, and the British Library, one of the largest libraries in the world. Your hours of work will vary depending on the requirements of your assignment, and you will only be asked to work weekdays and, occasionally, Saturdays.

You will enjoy this role if:

• You want a job with variety and flexibility
• You enjoy and are good at taking photographs
• You are a productive and efficient worker
• You like taking ownership and working independently without constant supervision
• You are highly organised and have a natural ability to work to processes and deadlines
• You do not want to work in an office

Core duties

• Take photos of a specified list of historical documents located in London-based archives, libraries and/or record offices
• Working at a fast and efficient pace, ensure that all photos are consistent and up to the required standard