Archivist (Zero hour)

Join to apply for the Archivist role at Suffolk County Council. We’re focused on making a meaningful difference to communities across Suffolk by listening to our people, learning from what they say and creating a culture of mutual respect, where everyone works together to achieve great things. As an Archivist (Zero hour) at Suffolk Archives, you’ll be keen to collaborate, build a bright future, and celebrate our rich heritage.

Your role and responsibilities:

• Utilise your skills to appraise and acquire archival materials, including sorting, cleaning, cataloguing and packaging.
• Establish relationships of trust with key stakeholders, including depositors, donors, and researchers.
• Identify priorities within the collections and engage volunteers and students in various roles, supporting them through projects to completion.
• Engage with members of the public and students to raise the profile of Suffolk Archives and its rich collections through workshops and tours.
• Advise and support staff and customers on the use and handling of archival materials, including assisting with enquiries around sensitive records.

A typical day may see you meeting depositors of material, working in the strong rooms with the archives, cataloguing a collection of archives, assisting with enquiries and research, or conducting workshops and tours as part of our outreach programme.

You will need:

• A good basis of archival knowledge, either through qualifications or experience in a relevant environment.
• Commitment, motivation and innovation to the development and preservation of Suffolk’s heritage.
• An approachable and personable attitude who can initiate and build on key relationships.
• A keen interest in promoting the work of Suffolk Archives beyond traditional audiences.
• Skills in prioritising workloads, processing information, problem-solving, and innovative thinking.

The wider team is committed to promoting the importance of Suffolk’s history and heritage both within and beyond traditional audiences. The Collections Team brings together a group of enthusiastic individuals dedicated to caring for and preserving Suffolk’s archival history.

We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation.

For more information, please contact Hannah Glasse - Collections Manager (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach her by calling 01473 260778 or emailing hannah.glasse@suffolk.gov.uk.

Closing date: 11.30pm, 22 June 2025. Interview date: Week commencing 7 July 2025.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

In return, you’ll enjoy:

• Up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days.
• Membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits.
• Performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase.
• Training and encouragement to expand your knowledge.
• A variety of career development opportunities across our organisation.
• Diverse and active staff networks.
• Flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day.