Wakefield Archivist, West Yorkshire History Centre

West Yorkshire Archive Service are looking for a qualified archivist to assist with the care, preservation and access to collections as well as the provision of public services at the West Yorkshire History Centre (WYHC) in Wakefield.

WYHC opened in 2017 and is the largest of West Yorkshire Archive Service’s five branches. Following the secondment of the existing post-holder, this post offers an exciting opportunity to work in a modern, purpose-built archive building and experience running a large office, whilst being a key member of the wider West Yorkshire Archive Service team.

The postholder will undertake the full range of professional archive duties which will include the supervision of a busy searchroom, answering enquiries, dealing with depositors, surveying, sorting and listing archive material, participating in outreach activities and helping to coordinate a team of Archive Assistants.

The successful candidate will have experience of working in an archive environment along with good communication and IT skills. Familiarity with ISAD (G) and the CALM cataloguing system would be an advantage. They will be educated to degree level and hold the Diploma in Archive Administration. A current driving licence and the ability to travel around WYAS service points and other locations in West Yorkshire will be essential.

The normal pattern of work will be Monday - Friday.

Some weekend and evening work may be required.

For an informal discussion please contact: Teresa Nixon (Head of Archives) on 0113 535 0165 or Stefanie Davidson (Records Management, Collections & Digital Archives Co-ordinator) 0113 535 0164.

Closing date for completed applications is Friday 16th July 12 noon. Interviews to be held Wednesday 11th August.

For more information visit https://www.wyjs.org.uk/work-for-us/wakefield-archivist-west-yorkshire-history-centre/