Archive & Collections Officer - PRONI
Location: Public Record Office of Northern Ireland, Belfast
Pay: Approx. £17.43 per hour
Hours: 37 hours | Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Contract: Temporary assignment - 2 November 2026 to 31 March 2027
JDR Recruitment is recruiting an Archive & Collections Officer for a Northern Ireland Civil Service assignment with the Department for Communities at PRONI.
The successful candidate will lead the onsite Document Production and Issue Desk, supporting public and internal access to archival collections while contributing to collections management and preservation activity.
The Role
You will:
- Lead the day-to-day Document Production and Issue Desk service.
- Advise visitors and colleagues on document ordering, special permissions and bulk access.
- Assess archival material for production and determine suitability for access.
- Ensure appropriate handling and preservation requirements are followed.
- Support collections management and data-quality projects.
- Maintain accurate collections information.
- Produce statistics and management information.
- Support rehousing and preservation initiatives.
- Manage preservation and operational supplies.
- Oversee Issue Desk cash handling, banking and financial records.
- Allocate work, support staff and assist with training.
Essential Criteria
Applicants must have:
- At least a second-class Honours Degree in any discipline.
AND either:
- A recognised postgraduate qualification in archives or records/information management, such as a Diploma/MA in Archive Administration or Records Management;
OR
- At least 1 year's experience applying archival and records/information management principles, policies and practices.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate will be required to complete the relevant pre-employment checks and obtain Basic security clearance.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
JDR Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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