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Job details Job reference REQ21421 Date posted 13/10/2025 Application closing date 02/11/2025 Location Doncaster Deaf Trust Salary Salary: 30,000.00 pro rata to 18,000.00 per annum Contractual hours 22.2 Basis Part time Job category/type Special School Attachments
Archivist Job description
Basis:Part time
Contract Type:Permanent post
Contractual Hours:22.2 hours per week (flexible hours, worked over three days)
Annual Leave:35 days pro rata to 21 days including bank holidays
Location:Doncaster Deaf Trust
We are seeking a meticulous and passionate Archivist to join our team and take responsibility for the acquisition, cataloguing, preservation, and accessibility of our historical and contemporary records. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in safeguarding our organisation's heritage and ensuring that valuable information is preserved for future generations.
About the Role
The Archivist will manage, preserve, and develop the Trust's archives and historical records, ensuring they are accessible, well-organised, and maintained in accordance with professional standards. The Archivist will support the Trust's heritage, identity, and compliance with record-keeping obligations.
Key Responsibilities

• Organise, catalogue, and maintain physical and digital archives.
• Develop and implement systems for storing and retrieving historical records.
• Ensure the long-term preservation of materials using appropriate conservation techniques.
• Facilitate access to archives for staff, researchers, and the public (where appropriate).
• Respond to enquiries and support internal departments with historical information.
• Promote the Trust's heritage through exhibitions, publications, or online platforms.
• Ensure compliance with data protection and freedom of information legislation.
• Maintain accurate records of acquisitions, loans, and disposals.
• Develop policies and procedures for archival management.
• Work with colleagues across the Trust to identify and preserve significant records.
• Liaise with external bodies (e.g., local history groups, museums, libraries).
• Support grant applications or funding opportunities related to heritage projects.

For a full list of responsibilities please see the job description.
What We're Looking For

• Minimum GCSE Level 4 or equivalent in English and Maths (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience of archival work or records management
• Strong organisational and cataloguing skills
• Familiarity with archival software and digital preservation tools.
• Understanding of data protection and confidentiality requirements.

Desirable

• Qualification in archives, record management, or a related field.
• Knowledge of the education or charitable sector
• Interest in Deaf History and heritage

Why Join Us?

• A high-quality working environment
• Generous rates of pay
• Guaranteed working hours
• Fantastic training and career development opportunities, including Level 1 British Sign Language
• Discounted childcareat the onsite Little Learners Day Nursery
• Pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Westfield Health Cash Plan including Doctorline - 24/7 access to a GP, Dental, Optical and Prescription claims and much more (funded by the employer)

For a job description and application form please visit our work for us page at
Please note that on the application form we need your full education and employment history from leaving secondary school up to current date. We do not accept CV applications.
Closing date for applications: 2nd November 2025
Doncaster Deaf Trust, Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6AY,
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Trust may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their application.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Trust is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
We are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the workplace.

Skills Required