Archivist, LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH
Reference: 2228
Salary – SO1: £40,404 per annum, rising in annual increments to £41,637
Contract – Part‑time (31.5 hours per week), Permanent Contract
Location – Lambeth, London
About Us
It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council. We have bold ambitions for the future of our communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth’. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked on our transformational One Lambeth Programme, ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud of our refreshed values and behaviours – Equity, Ambition, Kindness, Accountability – developed by staff for staff. For more information, please visit our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.
About the Borough
Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London’s largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese‑speaking community. With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world‑renowned institutions such as St Thomas’s Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.
About the Team
The Lambeth Archives, a small specialist team within Lambeth’s Libraries and Archives Service, looks after the historic records of Lambeth Council, the deposited records of hundreds of local organisations and individuals, the borough’s local studies collection and a small museum collection. We moved last year to a new purpose‑built archive on Brixton Hill with a stylish, welcoming public search room and an extensive strong room with accrual space for new collections for the next 25 years.
About the Role
This professional role within Lambeth Archives is part‑time (31.5 hours a week) and customer‑facing. You will enjoy working with people and collecting and preserving the history of our communities for future generations. The work involves working every other Saturday and one late night until 8pm each week. You will have a good understanding of digitisation projects and improving access to collections.
Responsibilities
* Develop all aspects of collection management including processing, cataloguing, and conservation of records and ensuring accessibility in line with national standards
* Build relationships with local communities, partner organisations, and stakeholders to build new collections, enhance public access and participation in the archive
* Develop and deliver educational activities and outreach initiatives
* Develop storage of and access to digital archives
* Oversee the migration of our archive catalogues onto Axiell Collections
* Prepare for the Archive accreditation process
To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement must clearly evidence:
* A professional Archive qualification and substantial relevant experience
* Experience of managing both physical and digital collections
* An understanding of the regulatory landscape, including Freedom of Information and Data Protection/GDPR
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Job Description & Person Specification
For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in the hyperlink below.
Contact Information
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jon Newman at jnewman@lambeth.gov.uk.
Recruitment Timelines
Closing date: 11:59pm Sunday 26th October 2025.
Benefits
* Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi‑Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women’s
* Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service
* Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Discounts at local restaurants
* Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms
* Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre
* Trade Union Membership
How to Apply
If you’re interested in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an “A” at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.
At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here. In addition, you will also be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found here.
We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers.
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