Archives Assistant

Salary: £28,038 - 29,748

The BFI is seeking an Archives Assistant to join the BFI’s Special Collections team on a fixed-term basis.

Role details:

• Full-time
• Fixed-term until 31 March 2025
• Full details and application portal can be found via the BFI’s job site. Search for “Archives Assistant” when prompted.

Role responsibilities:

• Support colleagues in care of the collection, carrying out basic preservation, appraisal and rehousing work. Training will be provided in key preservation skills
• Support colleagues in the acquisition and processing of new offers to the collection 
• Co-ordinate the movement and location of materials in store and between sites 
• Carry out general archive-based duties to support access to the archives, including provenance research, listings, and potentially basic cataloguing and written interpretation, if required

Person specifications:

• Commitment to working in an archive, library or museum environment, with experience in either archival services or a customer-facing role  
• Computer literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Office 
• Attention to detail and the patience to carry out repetitive work to a consistently high standard 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work well both individually and as part of a team

How to apply:

To make an application, go to the BFI’s online job portal and search for “Archives Assistant” when prompted.

First interviews will be held on 21 November.

The closing date for this position is 14/11/2024 at 23:59