Archive Research Manager

What's involved with this role: Interim Archive Research Manager Cambridge Up to £222.00 per day PAYE depending on experience TBC Please note the pay rate is provisional only and the ad will be amended with the confirmed rate, once received.Key Requirements:

• Qualified Archivist.
• Experience of archives management, including implementing and developing digital systems.
• Experience of working in a previously uncatalogued archive collection.
• Experience in working with volunteers.
• Experience of recording oral histories.
• Experience of supporting the development/delivery of heritage/archive exhibition/display.

The purpose of the role is to help develop and deliver a heritage project in celebration of 150 years of Cambridge Corn Exchange; bringing together the first collection of archive materials and oral histories Key Responsibilities:

• Researching and identifying relevant archive materials about Cambridge Corn Exchange.
• Identifying archive materials and items that could be digitised to be shared on the Cambridge Corn Exchange website.
• Working with and supporting volunteer researchers.
• Leading on the digitising of available selected items.
• Carry out other heritage research to uncover key content and stories for the exhibition, digital content and heritage tours.
• Support the delivery of community workshops with community partner organisations, in order to facilitate discussions about the history of the Cambridge Corn Exchange, and to identify and record oral histories.

Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.Qualification details and any other experience/skills relevant to the role to help support your application should be clearly shown in your CV. Due to the number of CVs being sent to us unfortunately we cannot respond to all applications. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.