Archivist (Catalogue Data)

We are recruiting a professional Archivist based within the Cataloguing, Taxonomy and Data team at The National Archives.
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled cataloguer with excellent palaeography skills and a passion for data and archives.
Join our team and get involved in all the cataloguing activities in one of the world’s leading national archives!, You will be leading work on reducing The National Archives’ historic backlog of uncatalogued medieval and early modern records, collaborating with colleagues across The National Archives.
You will also contribute to the State of the Catalogue programme to address legacies of our transition from paper finding aids to digital catalogues, liaising with our records specialists.
You will provide significant support to the rest of the team and be able to contribute to our cataloguing activity more broadly., If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
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+ Contact The National Archives via careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs
+ Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional
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+ UK nationals
+ nationals of the Republic of Ireland
+ nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
+ nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
+ nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
+ individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
+ Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
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We are looking for a skilled cataloguer with strong Excel skills. Some experience of working with medieval, early modern or legal records, including some knowledge of Latin, is essential.
You will be a team player but also able to work independently and to address competing priorities and meet deadlines.
You will have a professional qualification in archives and records management (or a related subject) or equivalent experience. Recently-qualified candidates and foundation-level members of the Archives and Records Association (FMARA) are welcome to apply.
This is a full-time post. However, requests for part-time working, flexible working and job share will be considered, taking into account at all times the operational needs of the department. A combination of onsite and home working is available. You should expect to spend at least 60% of your time working at our Kew site., + Professional qualification in archives and records management (or a related subject) or equivalent experience, with a passion and enthusiasm for records, finding aids and search tools.
+ Significant experience of cataloguing in an archival context, with thorough knowledge of descriptive standards and presentational requirements.
+ Excellent IT skills, in particular experience of back office cataloguing systems (for example Calm or AtoM) and expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel for data management, coupled with a strong ability to look at information as data.
+ Palaeography skills including the ability to read and decipher 14th-19th century handwriting and to transcribe basic information from legal Latin.
+ Excellent problem-solving and organisational skills coupled with the ability to work to a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail and consistency.
+ Excellent communication skills; a team player able to communicate directly with customers and colleagues across The National Archives.
+ Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, with a strong focus on delivering results that benefit The National Archives public service.
Desirable criteria:
+ Interest in the application of new technologies for preserving and providing access to archives.
+ Awareness of content sensitivity and commitment to information security.
+ Understanding of medieval and early modern dating system and legal terms.

Archives matter. Without records, we could not hold government to account, carry out pioneering research or learn from the past. The National Archives is the archive of UK Government and the courts. Our business strategy, Archives for Everyone, describes our vision to become an inclusive, entrepreneurial, and disruptive archive that harnesses emerging technology to reaffirm and transform our historic mission for the digital age.
The Cataloguing, Taxonomy and Data department’s role is to deliver the control, quality, currency and ongoing development of our catalogue records and the systems in which they reside. We specialise in manipulating and enhancing at scale the metadata which lies at the heart of activities across the organisation.

Alongside your salary of £31,178, The National Archives contributes £8,418 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Generous benefits package, including pension, sports and social club facilities, onsite gym, discounted rates at our on-site cafe and opportunities for training and development.
Any move to The National Archives from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk