Archivist (Part-Time)

We are currently seeking to fill the position of Archivist (Part-Time).

Archivist

We are seeking to appoint an Archivist to manage the School Archives, including accessioning, cataloguing, preservation and interpretation of the School's historic and current records, as well as provide specialist advice and guidance on the interpretation and use of the School's Archives.

The role will work closely with the School's Library, Communications and Marketing, and Development teams to promote the School's Archives both within and outside of the School.

Contract: This is a permanent, part-time contract.

Hours of Work: 15 hours per week across two days, during Wycombe Abbey term time, plus two additional weeks during Wycombe Abbey School holidays. Working days include a one-hour unpaid lunch break.

Salary: £17,600 - £19,900 per annum (based on an FTE of £30,000 - £34,000 per annum).

To apply: Please see the job profile document for full information about this role. To apply, please complete an application form and submit this, together with a covering letter, to the Headmistress, Mrs J Duncan by selecting "Apply for this job". Should you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact the HR Team on or .

Closing date for applications: 17 April 2025

Interview date: 25 April 2025

We reserve the right to appoint to this position before the closing date, should we receive a high volume of suitable early applications. Wycombe Abbey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all applicants are required to declare: All unspent convictions and conditional cautions, and all spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

We are an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No. 310638.