Cataloguing and carrying out preservation work on paper collections, they will play a central role in the effective running of a vibrant research service, managing day‑to‑day operations, and ensuring that colleagues, researchers, and visitors are fully supported in accessing and engaging with the collections. They will also support the Screencraft team to achieve the BFI Screen Culture 2033 goal of reframing the public’s relationship with screen heritage, making the BFI National Archive the most open moving image archive in the world.
What you’ll do
* Undertake archival arrangement and description of both paper and digital collections to ISAD (G) (or other relevant standards) using Axiell collections management software
* Re‑house and undertake preservation work on the collections, and identify items that require conservation work
* Work with Screencraft Conservation to identify the preservation supply needs of the collection and to purchase and maintain these supplies.
* Manage, support and develop the Screencraft Coordinator and Screencraft Archives Assistant, as well as supervise and train placements or volunteers, providing guidance and fostering understanding of archival practice and professional standards
What you’ll bring
* A professional archive qualification or equivalent training, combined with proven experience working in archives
* Knowledge and experience of using automated archive systems or information databases
* A strong engagement with contemporary archival thinking and its practical application to archival work
* Supervisory or people management experience, with the ability to train and develop existing and future team members
First interviews will be held on 30 June or 1 July 2026
Second interviews will be held on Monday 6 July 2026
BFI support diversity and inclusion, and as an organisation, recognises that they need to address under‑representation within its teams. As such, they strongly welcome and encourage applicants from our underrepresented groups, who identify as D/deaf and disabled and/or are Black and Global Majority. They guarantee a place at the first stage selection process to underrepresented groups who meet the minimum requirements.
the closing date for this position is 17/06/2026 at 23:59
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