Archive Assistant - West Yorkshire Archive Service
Post reference: WYJS: 034-19
Salary: £18,795 - £19,171
Scale points: WY03
Hours: 37 hours per week
Based at: West Yorkshire Archive Service, Leeds
Permanent
The West Yorkshire Archive Service is currently looking to recruit an Archive Assistant based at the West Yorkshire Archive Service, Leeds.
The successful candidate will be working as part of a team and will help supervise a busy public searchroom, answer enquiries, retrieve archival documents from stores, work on income generating services including our Research Service, undertake copying of historic documents, sorting and listing of archive material and participate in outreach activities on behalf of the service. Some evening and weekend working will be required.
The successful candidate will have good customer care skills and the ability to work well as part of a team. A knowledge of relevant ICT systems, administrative experience and 4 GCSE passes (Grade A, B or C) or equivalent, including English and a numeracy based subject is essential. A knowledge of how archive services operate and of local history would be an advantage. You will possess a level of fitness to enable you to fulfil the physical aspects of the role.
For an informal discussion please contact Vicky Grindrod on 0113 535 0155 or victoria.grindrod@wyjs.org.uk.
The closing date for the vacancy is 12 noon on Friday 27th September and the interviews will be held Monday 14th October. Please quote reference number WYJS: 034-19 on your application.
To apply, please download the job description, application form and guidance notes from www.wyjs.org.uk/work-for-us/ and submit to us by the closing date.
West Yorkshire Joint Services is an equal opportunities employer where employees can enjoy a range of benefits in the salary package including a pension scheme, and holiday allowance.