Northumberland Archives is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic person to join our team. The role involves participating in our searchroom rota; providing an advisory service to searchroom users; directing the work of Archive Assistants, distributing and responding to email and telephone queries; undertaking research requests; participating in our digitisation and digital preservation programmes; ingesting digital content to
PRESERVICA; being the main point of contact for Northumberland coronial staff with responsibility for cataloguing coroners' records and dealing with coronial enquiries; inputting data to CALM; under the supervision of an Archivist participating in our on-going cataloguing programme and participating in and supporting our programme of outreach activities.
The role is based at Northumberland Archives, Woodhorn, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9YF.
The postholder is expected to travel to our branch office at Berwick and to other venues across the county.
THIS IS A 0.61 FTE POST (22.5 HOURS PER WEEK).
REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB
· You will have a good general education.
· You will have strong digital skills.
· You will have knowledge of family and local history sources.
· You will have experience of inputting data to a computer.
· You will be able to write effectively.
· You will be a good communicator - this is a public facing role.
· Experience of working in an archive or similar public facility would be an advantage.
· You will need to prove your right to work in the UK to NCC before you start working for us.
· Ability to work at evenings and weekends as required.
· Ability to travel to venues across Northumberland.
NCC INFO AND BENEFITS
Northumberland is world-renowned as a visitor destination and an ideal location to strike a perfect work/life balance. There is no better way of enjoying the picturesque scenery and stunning coastline than on an everyday basis!
Northumberland County Council's (NCC) vision is To make Northumberland a county which you regard as a great place to live, in which you can access the activities you enjoy, whilst having the opportunity to learn and thrive.
For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:
-26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
-Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme -Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
-Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
-Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
-A range of salary sacrifice schemes are available
- Staff networks - run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development e.g. Apprenticeship, Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality
Further information Please note that this is a permanent position but applications on a secondment or part-time basis would be considered for the right applicant.
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss:
Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.