Archivist / Archive Manager

Job Title : Archivist / Archive Manager Salary : £36,000 - £42,000 per annum Plus 12.5% employer's pension contribution Location: Henry Moore Studios such activities may include internal and external seminars, gallery talks, guided tours, publishing and digital delivery. Ensure efficient communications with and assistance for researchers and all users of the Archive, including Henry Moore Foundation (HMF) employees. Support income generation through licensing initiatives promoted by HMF or received through DACS (the Design and Artists Copyright Society), providing creative and proactive input and timely access to the relevant materials. Identify new projects (e.g. the Oral History Programme) in liaison with the SCCR, managing their delivery and ensuring that projects contribute to the wider research and public programmes. Further specialist areas of expertise by undertaking research and publication projects as appropriate. Manage the Archive team, ensuring efficient day-to-day work programmes informed by priorities based on the Five Year Plan, conservation needs, legal requirements and demand for different uses of the collections. Prepare and regularly review policy documents and manuals for all relevant areas of the Archive and contribute to reports for the quarterly meetings of the Board of Trustees, as well as departmental and other staff meetings. Supervise volunteers as required, working with the HR team regarding their recruitment and training. Any other duties that may reasonably be required. About you Essential: A degree in History of Art, History, Conservation or other related subject Demonstrable experience and background working in an archive and/or certification with a professional body such as CILIP Good understanding of national and international archival standards and their practical application In-depth understanding of the handling and preservation needs of a modern archive and records Ability to think creatively and innovatively about public impact and income generation opportunities Demonstrable experience of line managing either staff or volunteers Good general IT skills Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Outstanding accuracy and attention to detail Excellent organisational and time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines Self-motivated with the ability to manage own workload as well as work as part of a team Desired: A postgraduate qualification accredited by the Archives and Records Association (ARA) or relevant postgraduate qualification in Library and Information Science Experience of specialist cataloguing software such as TMS Good knowledge of GDPR and copyright legislation Closing date for applications: Monday 16 November 2026, 9:00. Interviews will take place for shortlisted candidates in Perry Green on Wednesday 25 November. Please note CVs alone will not be accepted. All candidates must complete and return the application form to be considered. Please click on the APPLY button to be sent the application form which must be submitted by the closing date. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Collections