Main duties and responsibilities are for physical and digital artefacts, records and data.
Responsibilities include:
- Assessing and improving the current protocols and ensuring that they comply with recognised service standards.
- Lead the development and growth of the archive in line with organisational, operational and strategic objectives.
- Advise on the historical relevance of artefacts and data, with insights into the wider context into which they fall.
- Undertake regular Archive and Records audit and evaluation.
- Advise the Board on the positive contribution the Archive can make to: the delivery of organisational Strategy; local heritage and Archive networks/projects; and local education and outreach initiatives.
- Support the Archive Volunteers in the safe and effective day-to-day maintenance of the Archive, including:
- Safe working with artefacts and records in line with Health and Safety Legislation, and UK National Archive Service Standards.
- Safekeeping and safeguarding of the collection.
- Accurate cataloguing.
- Digital Preservation.
- Dealing with donations and acquisitions.
- Loans and transfers.
- Deaccessioning/disposing of unwanted archive items.
- Compliance with legislation, copyright and all relevant requirements.
- Reporting to the Board quarterly on activity and strategic and operational issues.
- Safe and open access to the Archive to the public within the operational constraints.
- Work with the lead Director of Education and Outreach to contribute to: outreach events; identify possible links with education providers; and identify potential higher education research placement opportunities.
- Work with the Social Media & Marketing Executive for opportunities to use Archive materials.
- Promote the Archive as an organisational asset, making presentations and attending events as relevant and agreed.
- Explore opportunities for grant applications.
- Ensure that volunteers have a clear understanding of their role and its requirements.
- Ensure the safe working of volunteers in line with all specific archive and general operational H&S requirements.
- Support the personal development and training of volunteers as required.
- Hold regular meetings for the Archive team and individual meetings at least annually.
- Adherence to Data Protection / GDPR, H&S and UKNA Archive Service Standards.
- Attend relevant training as required.
- Deal with enquiries and emails.
To ensure the effective and safe maintenance of the Archive, and its development in line with the operational and strategic objectives of the Pier.
The post-holder will ensure that the Archive holds accessible data and objects to illustrate the full history of the Pier in the local community.
If you are interested in this position, please email enquiries@clevedonpier.com.
