Graduate Trainee Archive Assistant

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Graduate Trainee Archive Assistant position starting in October 2025 at the University's Special Collections and the Museum of English Rural Life. This role offers an ideal opportunity to gain a wide range of experience in a busy Special Collections environment before embarking on a career in archives.

Contract and Working Pattern

This post is fixed term for one year and part time (0.5 FTE).

What You'll Bring

• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Enthusiasm and commitment to providing a professional service for researchers.
• A high degree of computer literacy in MS Office.
• Previous experience of working with archives.

Key Dates

• Closing date: 18 August 2025.
• Interviews will be held on 3 September 2025.