Overview
Archives Manager, CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of Archives Manager.
A number of recent developments in Doncaster have established heritage and culture as a key priority across the city, including the relocation and transformation of Doncaster Archives. We are looking for a professional archivist to become the City Archivist for Doncaster, and lead the team to securing Archive Service Accreditation at a crucial time for the service.
Experience of team leadership is essential, alongside a strong understanding of the archival standards and principles required to successfully manage a busy archive service and strategically plan for the future. High quality partnerships and service development are at the heart of everything we do.
Further details about the responsibilities and requirements of the role are contained in the role summary and job profile.
Responsibilities
* Lead the City Archivist for Doncaster and the archive team to deliver a high-quality archive service and work toward Archive Service Accreditation.
* Develop and implement service improvements, partnerships and strategic plans for the future of the archive service.
* Ensure operations comply with archival standards and principles and manage a busy archive service effectively.
Qualifications / Requirements
* Experience of team leadership is essential.
* Strong understanding of archival standards and principles required to manage an archive service.
Benefits
Competitive leave entitlement, a generous Local Government Pension Scheme, wellbeing support, development opportunities, and staff discounts and benefits schemes.
How to apply / Additional information
Please view the job summary and job profile in your application to demonstrate how you meet the required criteria. Shortlisting will take place week commencing 6 October 2025. Interview date to be confirmed. For further details or an informal chat please contact: Amanda Matheson at amanda.matheson@doncaster.gov.uk
Job details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
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