Archivist
Birdcage Walk, Central London (with hybrid working)
About us
With over 115,000 members in 140 countries, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) has been at the heart of the mechanical engineering profession since 1847.
We strive to improve the world through engineering by developing engineers, promoting engineering, informing opinion and encouraging innovation.
We are Investors in People (IIP) Gold accredited, which reflects our organisation’s commitment to our employees who are a vital part of supporting our engineers.
IMechE works in groundbreaking areas from sustainable energy and aerospace to Formula One and cutting-edge medical technology.
Our Archive
IMechE holds a significant archive that charts the evolution of mechanical engineering from the early nineteenth century. Our collections highlight key developments in railway, manufacturing and powerplant technology, and include the papers of renowned engineers. It includes the Institution’s historical records, company records from pioneering engineering firms and original artworks, and models. The archive is vital for preserving our corporate memory and supports our strategy to maximise the impact of engineering by showcasing our heritage to engineers and researchers worldwide.
We are now looking for an Archivist to join our Library and Archive team on a full-time and permanent basis.
The Role
As an Archivist, you will determine the strategic goals for the archive, lead projects, promote the collections to engage new audiences, and prepare for a potential relocation of the collection.
You will act as the Institution’s expert on archive management and relevant legislation and be responsible for all matters concerning the Institution’s historical collection. Your responsibilities will include managing storage, preservation, developing policies, cataloguing, answering enquiries and facilitating the use of the collections.
About You
To be considered as an Archivist, you will need:
- Either a postgraduate archival qualification, or equivalent practical experience working in an archive environment
- Proven experience of working with archive collections management software such as Epexio
- Experience of digitisation processes
- An understanding and experience of the appraisal and arrangement of large archive collections and cataloguing to ISAD(G)
- Good working knowledge of relevant archival legislation and standards
- Strong organisational skills
- Good communication skills with the ability to write engaging promotional materials
- Self-reliant, innovative, ability to use own judgement
- Flexible, able to take on a range of tasks as a member of a small team
The Benefits
- Full-time equivalent salary of circa £39,000 per annum, depending on experience
- 26 days’ holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays (Full-time equivalent)
- An extra day off for your birthday
- Benefits including stakeholder pension scheme, life assurance and private health cover
- A range of wellbeing benefits to encourage a healthy work-life balance
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to contribute to our mission and make a lasting impact, preserving our engineering heritage and showcasing our impressive collections.
This recruitment is time-sensitive and therefore, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Interviews will be held on an ad hoc basis as suitable applicants apply and an immediate start is available for the right candidate.
The closing date for this role is 23 August 2024.
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