Job reference REQ00000018689 Date posted 23/07/2025 Application closing date 17/08/2025 Location Kendal & Barrow Salary £36,363 - £37,280 per annum Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank

Job description

Location: Kendal and Barrow
Salary: £36,363 - £37,280 perannum
Hours: 37 hours perweek
Contract: Permanent

About thisopportunity

We are seeking an Archivist (full time,permanent) to join our teams at Kendal and Barrow ArchiveCentres. The successful candidate will be expected to work inboth Centres, typically 2 days a week in Kendal and 3 days a weekin Barrow.

This is an exciting time to join CumbriaArchives where we are embarking on a major programme of renewalwith the introduction of Preservica digital preservation systemand Axiell Collections collection management system. As well asextensive projects of improvements to our archives centres inBarrow and Kendal.

Tasks will include cataloguing andappraisal of collections, answering enquiries, managing thesearchrooms, assisting with the preservation of collections, andcontributing to the management of digital archives. There is alsoan opportunity to support the delivery of a wide range ofoutreach activities, including talks, displays, working withschools, and promotion of the Archive Service to a wideraudience.

The successful candidate must have a postgraduate qualification in archive administration, recognised bythe Archives and Records Association. Experience of using archivecollection management systems is essential, and experience withdigital preservation software is highly desirable.

Our Archive Centres in Kendal and Barrowcare for the written heritage of Cumbria comprising the historiccounty of Westmorland and the Furness area of Lancashire. Theircollections from the 12th Century to the present day inWestmorland include the papers of leading families such as LadyAnne Clifford of Appleby and Skipton, Fleming of Rydal Hall andthe Dallam Tower estate. The close association of the LakeDistrict can be found in the papers of the Friends of the LakeDistrict, the Fell and Rock Club, and the papers of thefellwalker and author, Alfred Wainwright. In Furness theindustrial heritage of Barrow is reflected in the archives ofVickers Shipbuilding and Engineering Limited, the Barrow HematiteIron and Steel Company, and the Millom and Askam Hematite Ore andIron Company.

Cumbria Archives is a hosted serviceworking for Cumberland Council, maintaining the archvies of thetwo counties Cumberland, and Westmorland and Furness.

This is a permanent, full time, post andmay include some evening and weekend working.

Although its full-time, part time and/orjob share arrangements may be considered.

Who we’relooking for

We’re looking for individuals who embodyour organisation's core values: to be ambitious, collaborative,compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in thepower of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellentpublic services and shape a better future for ourcommunities.

We’re also about potential over perfectionand we can help you grow in the role and thrive in yourcareer.

Be sure to take a look at the postspecification (below) for the essential criteria for thisrole.

Contact

For more information about the role or toarrange an informal chat prior to your application, pleasecontact Peter Eyre by email at Peter.Eyre@cumbria.gov.uk

Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to thefollowing applicants as long as yourapplication can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria forthe role.

• Those who consider themselves disabledas defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care andare aged 24 and under
• Armed forces veterans whose last longterm substantive employer was the armed forces

If you meet one or more of the criteriaabove, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' tothe appropriate question during your application. Findout more .

Diversity,Inclusion & Adjustments
We’re dedicated to enhancing thediversity of our workforce and we encourage applications fromindividuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proudDisability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer –to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need anyreasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitmentprocess, please let either the hiring manager or our ResourcingTeam know by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk . Whileadjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen andwe’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Easily apply bysubmitting your CV and answering a few shortquestions.

Application andInterview information

• Closing date:Sunday 17th August
• Interviewdate:Wednesday 27th August

Please note thisrole may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested inapplying, you should apply well before the advised closing date.We cannot accept applications once the role hasclosed.

Please read thesupporting information:

• Post Specification

Please alsorefer to our Careers site to find out more:

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council