Suffolk County Council – The Hold, Ipswich, IP4 1LN – On Site £12.65 per hour (enhanced payment for weekend working) No guaranteed hours. As and when required Zero Hour Contract Permanent Suffolk County Council’s Suffolk Archives is committed to preserving and sharing important historical records. We’re looking for enthusiastic and customer focused Archive Assistants to join our team. Come and help us connect people with Suffolk’s past and inspire future generations. Your role and responsibilities This role combines customer service, archival handling, and retail support, making it well suited for someone who is organised, personable, and able to multitask. greet and assist customers with enquiries, offering knowledgeable support regarding our archives and services retrieve and produce archive materials from strong rooms for customer use assist with sales in our on-site shop and promote our archival services ensure that materials are handled safely and securely, adhering to preservation guidelines maintain organised records and contribute to accurate archive inventories collaborate with the team to enhance customer experiences and maintain a welcoming environment support general administrative tasks related to the archives. You will need an interest in history, archival work, or a related field excellent customer service and communication skills ability to handle and transport archive materials safely and responsibly strong organisational skills and keen attention to detail experience in a library, archive, retail, or customer service environment (preferred but not essential). You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. The team Suffolk Archives is a small, flexible, proactive team that is passionate about sharing Suffolk’s local history and heritage with a wider audience. Archive Assistants work as part of our Operations Team which is responsible for providing public access to the collections housed at The Hold in Ipswich. Empowering Everyone We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report. For more information Please contact Hannah Salmon (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach her by calling 01473 260071 or emailing Hannah.salmon@suffolk.gov.uk How to apply Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx). Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application. Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the JPP. You should use the Supporting Statement template. Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4. Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing: recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process. Closing date: 11.30pm, 20 May 2025. Interview date: 3 and 4 June 2025. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. LI-Onsite As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities. In return, you’ll enjoy: up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase training and encouragement to expand your knowledge a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation diverse and active staff networks flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day Plus lots more! If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk) .