Archivist

Job title: Archivist

Salary: SO2 £ 37,280 - £39,152

Hours: 37 hours

Contract: Fixed Term until 31 May 2027

Location: Leeds Discovery Centre and Henry Moore Institute

As the Archivist you’ll thrive on being responsible for the development, care, access to and interpretation of all archives held by Leeds Museums and Galleries, including the archive of sculptors’ papers at Henry Moore Institute.

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.

• Experience of working with an archive collection, preferably within a museum, gallery or heritage organisation
• Knowledge of internationally recognised standards and guidelines relating to archives and museums
• A clear understanding of audience access and inclusion issues.
• Experience of successfully managing projects on time and within budget, including ability to manage a number of projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and develop excellent working relationships, including with partner organisations.
• An interest in Leeds Museums and Galleries, and in particular sculpture

• The Archivist is responsible for the development, care, access to and interpretation of all archives held by Leeds Museums and Galleries, including the archive of sculptors’ papers at Henry Moore Institute.
• The Archivist will work closely with colleagues across Leeds Museums and Galleries (LMG) and the Henry Moore Institute (HMI) to consider how the archive of sculptors’ papers may be best utilised and accessed. This may be future exhibitions, learning or display proposals which support the best possible presentation of the archive and the access needs of audiences while ensuring the care of the archive.
• The role is integral to both the Collections & Programmes team within Leeds Museums & Galleries and colleagues at the Henry Moore Institute. Working collaboratively with colleagues across Leeds Museums and Galleries, Leeds City Council, external partners and communities to maximise the impact of our programmes and the experiences of our audiences is an important aspect of the role.

Leeds Museums and Galleries is one of the largest local authority-run museum service in the country and an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation.

• a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
• membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
• flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
• a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
• a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further

Please complete the online application form. Read our guidance for further advice. Please check your information carefully and ensure you complete all sections before submitting your application. If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact Sarah Murray, Registrar and Collections Manager –

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria.

Ensure you are eligible before applying.

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