Records Management Specialist (Cataloguer)

Records Management Specialist (Cataloguer)

Business Unit: Records Management

Location: Hanslope Park, Buckinghamshire, MK197BH

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

Hours: 37.5

Salary:£29,379.36 + bonus

Restore are currently recruiting for a Records Management Specialist (Cataloguer) to support archive and records management services to workplaces in the private and public sectors.

The position will give successful the candidate experience of working for a prestigious and high-profile organisation. Specific volume and accuracy targets must be met.

Hanslope Park is a landscaped site seven miles north of Milton Keynes. The site includes a subsidised staff restaurant, a gym and nursery (subject to availability of places).

Successful candidates will be required to undergo security vetting to DV level before taking up the position, a process which can take up to 6 months. To be eligible for DV clearance applicants must be a British citizen and have lived in the UK for at least five out of the past ten years, at least one year of which must be 12 consecutive months.

Responsibilities

Listing paper and digital records in preparation for selection decisions
Cataloguing paper records to The National Archives standards
Sorting and preparing collections of loose documents
Participating in annual verification of the Archive Inventory
Appraisal of records
About you

You must be a qualified archivist, records manager or information specialist. The definition of ‘qualified’ includes an MA or Postgraduate Diploma in Archives or Records Management accredited by the Archives and Records Association (ARA) or equivalent qualification. Candidates who expect to qualify in the 2022-2023 academic year will be considered.
Experience of cataloguing to prescribed standards
Confident using Microsoft Excel
A methodical approach, close attention to detail and high standards of spelling, grammar and punctuation
High standards of personal organisation to manage a varied workload with the ability to respond to changing priorities
Excellent written and oral communication skills
An Inclusive Approach

We are committed to becoming a great place to work, one that is inclusive, safe and where people can reach their true potential. We value the contribution that all our colleagues make and aim to have a company that recognises the diverse, multi-cultural society in which we live. We actively encourage applications from all members of our community, including those from underrepresented groups. We are happy to consider flexible working options, including part time hours wherever this is practically possible.

We’re also interested in hearing from individuals with different career experiences, including those that are looking to return to work following a career break.