Archivist

Archivist REF: 2228
SO1: £40,404 pa rising in annual increments to £41,637 pa inc
Part-Time (31.5 Hours)
Permanent Contract

About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were developed for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Borough:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About the Team:

Lambeth Archives, a small specialist team within Lambeth's Libraries and Archives Service, looks after the historic records of Lambeth Council, the deposited records of hundreds of local organisations and individuals, the borough's local studies collection and a small museum collection. We moved last year to a new purpose-built archive on Brixton Hill with a stylish, welcoming public search room and an extensive strong room with accrual space for new collections for the next 25 years.

About the Role:

This professional role within Lambeth Archives, is part-time (31.5 hours a week) and customer-facing. You will enjoy working with people and collecting and preserving the history of our communities for future generations. The work involves working every other Saturday and one late night until 8pm each week. You will have a good understanding of digitisation projects and improving access to collections.

We are looking for an archivist to

• Develop all aspects of collection management including processing, cataloguing, and conservation of records and ensuring accessibility in line with national standards
• Build relationships with local communities, partner organizations, and stakeholders to build new collections, enhance public access and participation in the archive.
• Develop and deliver educational activities and outreach initiatives
• Develop storage of and access to digital archives
• Oversee the migration of our archive catalogues onto Axiell Collections
• Prepare for Archive accreditation process

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:

• a professional Archive qualification and substantial relevant experience
• experience of managing both physical and digital collections
• an understanding of the regulatory landscape, including Freedom of Information and Data Protection/GDPR
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

Job Description & Person Specification

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jon Newman at jnewman@lambeth.gov.uk

Recruitment Timelines:

Closing date: 11:59pm Sunday 26th October 2025.

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.

How to Apply:

If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application.

In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here

In addition, you will also be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found here Cifas

We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers.