Clare College is seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated, professionally qualified and experienced part-time Archivist. The post holder will work 14 hours, ideally over two days per week, although there is some flexibility in the arrangement of working hours. The Archivist reports to the College Librarian and is a member of a small Library and Archives team. Duties include continuing the development and implementation of procedures for the physical arrangement and cataloguing of the Archival collections, dealing with internal and external enquiries, supervising a part-time Archives Assistant, and liaising with the College Records Manager. 

Essential requirements for this post include excellent organisational and communication skills, ability to prioritise in a busy service environment, and understanding of current legislation relating to Archives.

This is a wonderful opportunity to work for the second oldest of the 31 Colleges in the University of Cambridge. Regarded as one of the most progressive and informal, Clare is renowned as a College that achieves academically at the highest levels, whilst also being welcoming, forward-thinking, and inclusive. 

Located in the heart of Cambridge city centre, the College is extraordinarily beautiful and famed for its gardens on “the Backs” (the famous backs of the Colleges that overlook the River Cam). Our gardens are widely renowned as some of the best in Cambridge and are valued by all members of the College, as well as our guests. Clare’s Old Court, a Grade I listed building, is the centre of the College and is unique among the ancient Cambridge Colleges in having maintained its architectural integrity over the course of its history. 

The salary will be £14,521.27 p.a. (based on a full time equivalent salary of £37,605.75) In addition to the salary you will be entitled to a free lunch, membership of a  contribution pension scheme, as well as access to an EAP if you need it. A bonus is paid to all staff in November (subject to eligibility).

Please find the further particulars and application form below. 

All applicants must complete the application and equal opportunities form and email these to hr@clare.cam.ac.uk. The contents of the Equal Opportunities Form will not be disclosed to the selection or interview panels.

The closing date for applications is the 4th of November 2024, with candidates taking a tour of the library on the 19th of November and Interviews taking place on the 20th of November. 

Informal enquiries about the post are welcomed. Please contact Catherine Reid, Librarian, Forbes Mellon Library, Clare College, car40@clare.cam.ac.uk, 01223 333202.

• Job Description
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• Application Form
• Equal Opportunities Form