Assistant Archivist
Location: Whitstable (Joseph Wilson Park)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (1 hour lunch break)
Salary: Competitive Salary
The Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Archivist to join a highly reputable law firm. Working as part of a small, supportive team, you'll play a key role in managing the firm's archiving, document storage and internal office delivery services. For this role you must have a full, clean, UK driving licence.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and process Matter files and original documents for secure archived storage, following internal procedures and offsite storage systems.
Update and maintain the firm's archiving databases and external storage records.
Retrieve and deliver archived files and original documents promptly and securely.
Arrange the collection and delivery of internal mail and confidential materials between branch offices.
Provide holiday and sickness cover for the Archivist as required.
Maintain the firm's vehicle to a high standard - keeping it clean, fuelled, and roadworthy.
Support with general upkeep, safety checks, and maintenance of the Whitstable unit.Person Specification
Organised, methodical, and detail focused.
Self motivated and comfortable working both independently and as part of a small team.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Physically fit and comfortable handling boxes and files in a warehouse environment.
Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Full, clean driving licence is essential.Desirable Experience
Previous experience in archiving, document management, or a similar administrative or warehouse based role.
Experience working within a professional or legal environment.
Familiarity with database systems or electronic document storage.Benefits
20 days holiday + Bank Holidays (will rise with long service)
Discretionary bonus scheme
Private Medical Insurance
Company Pension
Perkbox benefits and rewards scheme
Long service awardsEmail: (url removed)
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