Job Description

The role embraces a broad spectrum of responsibilities, including but not limited to the following: Appraise, acquire, and catalogue new materials (physical and digital). Preserve documents, photographs, maps, audio-visual materials, and digital files. Develop and maintain classification systems for efficient retrieval. o Maintain security and confidentiality of sensitive or restricted materials. o Work with SDS to ensure long-term accessibility through the site Create user guides once the site goes live for public access. To answer enquiries relating to the school's history and archives and provide guidance on their interpretation and use. Catalogue, repackage and re-box the existing archive collection Continue cataloguing the remaining materials and regular new additions To recruit some King's archiving volunteers (former students/staff) to support longer term

Essential skills of the successful candidate:

Experience of managing a computer-based archive system is highly desirable Excellent administrative and organisational skills Able to work well independently under own initiative, as well as part of a team Excellent and effective communication skills verbally and in writing A collaborative worker who can forge good working relationships with others A problem solver who can make appropriate decisions Have strong attention to detail and accuracy o Able to anticipate and respond to changing needs and digital media A logical approach to the work of identification and classification Demonstrable project management skills Adaptable and with a high degree of flexibility

Essential knowledge

Fully conversant with software-based archival systems and digitisation of records Sound working knowledge of IT packages including Microsoft Knowledge of the application of applying digital technology to archival practice including managing a catalogue and digital preservation

Essential personal competencies and qualities

A genuine interest in history and in preserving records for posterity The desire to undertake continuous professional development Positive, enthusiastic and flexible with a 'can do' attitude Dedicated and conscientious Excellent personal manner and smart & professional appearance


For more information, such as person specification, please view the attached job pack. If you're successful in the first round of recruitment, you will be sent a further, more in depth application form from The Kings School to assess your suitability.