Special Collections and Archives Assistant *

Special Collections and Archives Assistant – University of Bradford

Position Details:

• Salary: £28,031 to £30,378 per annum pro rata 3 hours 37 minutes and 30 seconds a week, Fixed Term for 6 months
• Post Type: Part Time
• Contract Type: Fixed Term
• Closing Date: Monday 13 July 2026
• Interview Date: To be confirmed
• Reference: HR0200394

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the University Archivist with the management, auditing and use of the varied collections.
• Carry out research for University events and publicity, including the University’s 60th anniversary.
• Research and respond to enquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Undertake a wide range of archival duties including document retrieval and repackaging and relocation of collections.
• Check, upload and approve content of the University’s art collection onto the Museums Data Service website.
• Create collection‑level descriptions of archive collections to be added to various discovery platforms.

Qualifications

• GCSE in English and Maths.
• Degree in librarianship or archive administration, or equivalent level of experience.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas) (pro rata)
• Family‑friendly policies.
• Great campus facilities including a unique fitness centre, eye clinic, physiotherapy & sports rehabilitation, counselling & mental health services, on‑site nursery and food & drink outlets.
• Generous employer contribution pension schemes – Universities Superannuation Scheme.
• Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts.

EEO Statement

The University of Bradford accepts people for who they are regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marital status, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or socio‑economic background and whether you’re pregnant or on maternity leave. In line with the University’s commitment to equality charters including Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident and Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme, we welcome applications from people identifying with these characteristics. The University has a number of staff networks which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.

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