Archive Assistant

The Archive Assistant will be part of the UK Archives team, which operates a cross-regional service across Cambridge and Macclesfield. They will work closely with the Cambridge Archivist as well as virtually with the Macclesfield team in order to provide administrative assistance and support on various projects.,

• Triaging incoming requests to the UK Archives and answering simple enquiries
• Interrogating box content for remote customers and scanning archival material as required
• Inputting new submission information to our records management application and communicating to customers the process and status of their material
• Recalling records for customers and supervising review as necessary
• Working on various remediation projects requiring data entry, archival handling and repackaging to archival standards
• Monitor and report on metrics to ensure tracking and efficiency
• Maintaining a physical presence in the DISC, Cambridge
  
  Prior administrative experience
• Ability to follow processes
• An interest in understanding archival and records management principles and applications
• An ability to work in a matrix organisation with internal and external partners
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and able to work with minimal supervision
• Good attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Good computer literacy/skills, able to work with new programmes quickly and easily
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to lift and move around archival material (boxes up to 12KG)
Desirables:
• Experience of working within a scientific or regulated archive/environment
• An ability to deal positively with change and adapt to new situations
• Experience of working within the pharmaceutical industry
• Experience working largely on their own
  
  AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we are pioneering new frontiers by identifying and treating patients earlier, working towards the aim of eliminating cancer as a cause of death.
  
  When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of five days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
Why AstraZeneca? At AstraZeneca's Oncology R&D business area, you'll be part of a team playing a critical role in driving meaningful change in the way we predict, prevent and treat patients' conditions. We're actively embracing and investing in technology, harnessing digital, data and analytics to reimagine the future of healthcare and deliver improved outcomes to patients beyond core medical. We're shaping the future, improving and speeding up portfolio development, improving the patient experience and outcomes at clinical trials. Join the team that is co-creating a digital ecosystem with patients at its core. Competitive salary and benefits package on offer. The successful candidate will have access to a flexible employee benefits fund, including holiday purchase and flexible time off, pension contributions, Share Save Plans, A performance recognition scheme and a competitive, generous remuneration package.