Archive Officer (Move Ready Project)

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Key responsibilities, duties and objectives

• Rebox and rehouse archive material to ensure it is appropriately packaged
• List and document the content of boxes
• Catalogue archive material to appropriate and agreed standards
• Undertake research into HES archive material to inform cataloguing, enhancements

to catalogue records, the preparation of collection summaries, provenance and rights
clarification

• Barcoding of boxes and recording of locations
• Assist with conservation tasks as required
• Contribute to the promotion of the HES archive and Move Ready Project through

blogs, talks, newsletters and online resources

• Other duties as delegated by the Head or Deputy Head of Archives

Essential requirements:

• A demonstrable commitment to archive work as a career
• A high standard of computer literacy and IT skills including using Microsoft Office –

Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Ability to manual handle and lift archive boxes in accordance with relevant risk

assessments

• Excellent attention to detail and proven ability to maintain a high level of accuracy

and motivation when performing routine and repetitive tasks

• A flexible approach and willingness to learn new skills, practices, procedures and to

build a knowledge of the HES archives

• The ability to be a good team worker and to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to organise your own time and meet deadlines
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Desirable requirements:

• Demonstrable knowledge and enthusiasm for Scottish archaeology, architecture

and/or history

• Experience of working in an archive setting
• Knowledge of archival standards and procedures

Qualifications & Professional Memberships:

• A minimum of 3 SCQF Level 6 (or equivalent), including English and Maths or

demonstrable relevant experience - Essential

• A SCQF Level 10 in a relevant subject – archaeology, history, architectural history –

or equivalent relevant experience - Desirable

In addition we offer a great benefits package to our employees which includes:

• flexible working hours (where appropriate)
• special leave
• maternity/paternity leave
• adoption leave
• reimbursement for relevant professional subscriptions
• support for further education and personal development
• study leave for work related courses
• access to a learning resource centre

Health and welfare
We offer you access to:

• our Employee Assistance Programme – for confidential advice and counselling
• an occupational sick pay scheme
• discounts at some local authority leisure facilities
• access to a free Headspace membership
• interest free loans for bicycles and annual travel passes (see ‘season ticket’ below)
• reasonable adjustments when needed, as part of our Equalities policy Staff discounts

You will receive:

• free entry to all of our properties (with up to three guests)
• free entry to English Heritage, Manx and Cadw properties
• 20% off purchases in our retail outlets Season tickets

Please apply on the Historic Environment Scotland website.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
• relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
• certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals

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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.