Warning
This job advert has expired and applications have closed.
Project Archivist – The Illuminating Chance Collection Project
| Posting date: | 02 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,409 to £30,060 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 May 2025 |
| Location: | Smethwick Library, 3 High Street, Smethwick, B66 1AA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Sandwell Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | SAND000008884 |
Summary
This post is fixed term until 29 June 2026
Sandwell Archives has received funding from The National Archives under their Archives Revealed’ programme. The funding will support Sandwell Archives to sort, repackage and catalogue the Chance Brothers Ltd. Collection as well as deliver several exciting engagement activities.
The ‘Illuminating Chance Glass’ project is a 12-month project with the aim of increasing public awareness and access to the Chance Brothers Ltd. Collection. The Chance Brothers and Company was a glassworks originally established in Spon Lane, Smethwick (formerly in Staffordshire) in 1822. It was a leading glass manufacturer and a pioneer of British glassmaking technology, with the collection spanning between the 17th Century and the early 20th Century.
Main responsibilities:
To make the Chance Brothers collection accessible by undertaking cataloguing in compliance with relevant cataloguing standards and workable cataloguing structures.
To participate in the service’s programme of outreach activities, including talks, visits, events and exhibitions.
Work together with volunteers, staff members and external partners to deliver set outputs relating to the project
Essential requirements
Educated to degree level in Archives and or/Records Management (or equivalent qualifications) - where no equivalent qualification is held, significant practical relevant experience and expertise in a similar role will be required.
Proven experience of delivering and coordinating outreach work
Proven experience in cataloguing archival collections through software platforms e.g. Axiell Calm.
Experience of working with volunteers
Interview date: Tuesday 28th May or Wednesday 29th May – slots between 9am – 2pm.
For an informal discussion, please contact Stacey Anne Bagdi on 07920783207 or Email Stacey_bagdi@sandwell.gov.uk
Hours
37 Hours per week
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.
Sandwell Archives has received funding from The National Archives under their Archives Revealed’ programme. The funding will support Sandwell Archives to sort, repackage and catalogue the Chance Brothers Ltd. Collection as well as deliver several exciting engagement activities.
The ‘Illuminating Chance Glass’ project is a 12-month project with the aim of increasing public awareness and access to the Chance Brothers Ltd. Collection. The Chance Brothers and Company was a glassworks originally established in Spon Lane, Smethwick (formerly in Staffordshire) in 1822. It was a leading glass manufacturer and a pioneer of British glassmaking technology, with the collection spanning between the 17th Century and the early 20th Century.
Main responsibilities:
To make the Chance Brothers collection accessible by undertaking cataloguing in compliance with relevant cataloguing standards and workable cataloguing structures.
To participate in the service’s programme of outreach activities, including talks, visits, events and exhibitions.
Work together with volunteers, staff members and external partners to deliver set outputs relating to the project
Essential requirements
Educated to degree level in Archives and or/Records Management (or equivalent qualifications) - where no equivalent qualification is held, significant practical relevant experience and expertise in a similar role will be required.
Proven experience of delivering and coordinating outreach work
Proven experience in cataloguing archival collections through software platforms e.g. Axiell Calm.
Experience of working with volunteers
Interview date: Tuesday 28th May or Wednesday 29th May – slots between 9am – 2pm.
For an informal discussion, please contact Stacey Anne Bagdi on 07920783207 or Email Stacey_bagdi@sandwell.gov.uk
Hours
37 Hours per week
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.