Archivist

Archivist

(Maternity Cover, 1-Year Fixed Term Contract)

Department: Library

Line Manager: The Librarian (term time); Development Manager (school holidays)

About the Role

Are you an experienced and passionate Archivist with a talent for preserving and promoting history? St Paul's School is seeking an Archivist to manage and develop its extensive archive collection, which spans the school's history from its foundation in 1509 to the present day. This is a maternity cover position on a 1-year fixed-term contract.

As the Archivist, you will oversee the preservation, administration, promotion, and utilisation of both physical and digital collections. Your role will involve curating and cataloguing materials, contributing to the teaching and learning experience, responding to enquiries, and engaging with the community through exhibitions and events. You will also work closely with the St Paul's Juniors Archivist to harmonise the management of on-site collections.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, sort, classify, and catalogue archive materials using modern archival standards and automated systems (Adlib).
• Manage archival policies and procedures, including collection, access, and digitisation strategies.
• Promote the archives through exhibitions, presentations, and collaborations with the Kayton Library and teaching staff.
• Engage with students, staff, and the wider community to encourage archival research and historical exploration.
• Respond to enquiries from alumni, staff, pupils, and the public, ensuring sensitive materials are managed appropriately.
• Supervise library assistants assigned to archive tasks and maintain health and safety documentation for the archives.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• A postgraduate qualification in archives and records management recognised by the Archives and Records Association.
• Significant experience managing archives, including digital materials.
• Excellent IT skills and expertise in automated cataloguing to international standards.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable:

• Experience with rare objects and art collections.
• Experience managing others and working with sensitive materials.

About St Paul's School

St Paul's is a selective Independent Day School for boys aged 13-18, set on a stunning 45-acre campus on the south bank of the Thames, west of Hammersmith Bridge. Renowned for its academic excellence at both A level and GCSE, St Paul's also fosters creativity and learning beyond the curriculum.

Salary and Benefits

Competitive salary + benefits. Hours: Term-Time (34 weeks) plus an additional 4 weeks. 35 hours per week, 9.00am - 5.00 pm, Monday - Friday. Other working patterns, including a job share, may be considered. Please specify details within the application form.

Other working patterns, including a job share, may be considered. Please specify details within the application form. Holidays: 25 days annually plus 8 bank holidays (holidays to be taken during school breaks). If you are an enthusiastic Archivist eager to contribute to the legacy of a historic institution, we invite you to apply. Join us in preserving the rich history of St Paul's School for generations to come.

Further details, the job description and an application form can be obtained from the School's website button below via the 'Work With Us' link or by email from

The closing date for all applications is 9am on Monday 3 March 2025.

Interviews will take place w/c 10 March 2025.