Falmer (On-Site)
Permanent, Part time
No DBS check required
£24404 - £24790 per annum
16
Job introduction
About the role
Are you committed to delivering high quality customer service?
In the Archives Team we care for, preserve and develop archive collections. We provide a state-of-the-art purpose-built archive facility based at 'The Keep', a partnership between East Sussex County Council, Brighton & Hove City Council and the University of Sussex. We seek to provide an environment where research and discovery can be enjoyed, and to preserve the documents held in the archive for current and future users.
Archive Services are seeking to recruit an Archives Assistant to work as part of the Public Service Team at The Keep. This post will work with colleagues and partners to ensure that a high-quality customer service provision is delivered both on site and to remote customers. Archive assistants support visitors to The Keep in the public research areas, and fulfil reprographics services. Archives Assistants are also responsible for retrieving documents from the repositories and therefore will need to be physically fit in addition to having good communication skills.
The role will be 16 hours per week on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.
We are looking for candidates who:
- Have an interest in customer service and can deliver this to a high standard
- Are good communicators
- Are able to learn The Keep’s archive management system
- Are self-motivated and can enthuse and inspire others in their teams
- Are able to retrieve and move boxes of documents around the site
To apply for this role please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests.
Interviews will take place in person at 'The Keep' on Thursday 03 April 2025.
This is an ideal role for someone with a keen interest in history and research, who also enjoys working with people and delivering excellent customer service,
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
For an informal discussion, please contact Peter Gurr, Public Service and Building Manager, 07522 618507.
Additional information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.
Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.
Company information
East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.
