Borough Archivist- REF 2499

PO1: £43,308 pa rising in annual increments to £45,852 pa inc. Part-Time (27.5 Hours). Permanent Contract

About Us

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence.

About the Borough

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London.

About the Team

Lambeth Archives, a small specialist team within Lambeth's Libraries and Archives Service, looks after the historic records of Lambeth Council, the deposited records of hundreds of local organizations and individuals, the borough's local studies collection and a small museum collection.

About the Role

This post is responsible for the day-to-day operations and delivery of a high-quality archive and local history service including delivering major Archives projects and being the main contact for the community as the person responsible at a local level.

Responsibilities and Requirements

• Advanced computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and statistical analysis/ performance management software
• Good knowledge of archives, local studies and management
• Project management and delivery of transformation change
• Ability to develop the systems and processes required for performance management
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role or environment
• Experience of financial and budgetary management
• Experience of working in a customer service environment and implementing and delivering quality standards
• Experience of working with partners and community organisations
• Significant experience in this sector

Benefits

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.