11 Temporary, Heritage / Culture / Library jobs in Bexleyheath, Bexley

Are you interested in a career in archives and/or records management? We are looking to recruit a post-graduate trainee Archive and Records Management Assistant in a full-time capacity. This role is offered as a fixed term contract which is expected to start in September 2025 for 23 months. The successful applicant will also gain a place on the University of Dundee's distance learning Postgraduate Diploma in Archives and Records Management (starting September 2025). The trainee will be responsible for funding their own studies. We will provide them with the skills and experience they need in a supportive environment to successfully complete the Diploma over two years. Two days study leave will be provided per course module. Appropriate training will be provided and there will be opportunities to attend archive and records management related events. The Bank offers flexible working arrangements for all staff. The trainee will participate in all aspects of the day-to-day work of the Records and Archive Team, including:

• Assisting with the public research service, including supervising and assisting researchers in the onsite searchroom and enforcing the Archive rules, responding to enquiries, and retrieving and re-shelving material stored in the onsite strongrooms.
• Developing familiarity with the Archive's collections, catalogues, and strongrooms.
• Cataloguing and reviewing paper and digital records.
• Assisting with digital preservation activities.
• Operational responsibility for the Bank's paper records service (circulating records to colleagues, managing destruction of paper records, facilitating the regular maintenance of the records centre).
• Running metadata integrity checks for electronic records.
• The Bank is currently replacing its records management systems (Autonomy Records Management and iManage), so the trainee will be exposed to exciting opportunities to help embed SharePoint Online and working across the legacy and new systems.
• Assisting with other duties and projects which may arise and that are consistent with both the scale and responsibilities of the post.
  
  An undergraduate degree (2.1. or above)
• A demonstrable interest in a career in archives and/or records management (e.g. having worked or volunteered in this environment)
• Confidence climbing stepladders and lifting and carrying files and boxes
• An ability to follow documented procedures
• Good general IT knowledge (Windows, MS Office products)
• Time management and organisation skills with the ability to manage workload and meet agreed deadlines
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Accuracy and attention to detail particularly when carrying out routine and repetitive tasks
• The ability to communicate with confidence at all levels
Desirable Criteria
• Experience of delivering customer service
• Experience of using archive or records management systems or, databases in general
Our Approach to Inclusion

The Bank values diversity, equity and inclusion. We play a key role in maintaining monetary and financial stability, and to do that effectively, we believe we need a workforce that reflects the society we serve. At the Bank of England, we want all colleagues to feel valued and respected, so we're working hard to build an inclusive culture which supports people from all backgrounds and communities to be at their best at work. We celebrate all forms of diversity, including (but not limited to) age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. We believe that it's by drawing on different perspectives and experiences that we'll continue to make the best decisions for the public. We've also partnered with external organisations to support us in making adjustments for candidates and employees in the recruitment process where they're needed.

This role offers a salary of £25,250 In addition, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package as detailed below:
• Currently a non-contributory, career average pension giving you a guaranteed retirement benefit of 1/95th of your annual salary for every year worked. There is the option to increase your pension (to 1/50th) or decrease (to 1/120th) in exchange for salary through our flexible benefits programme each year. The Bank has the discretion to vary standard accrual rates and dial up and dial down rates at any time and to withdraw dial up and dial down options at any time.
• A discretionary performance award based on a current award pool.
• An 8% benefits allowance with the option to take as salary or purchase a wide range of flexible benefits.
• 26 days' annual leave with option to buy up to 12 additional days through flexible benefits.
• Private medical insurance and income protection.