This post is a unique opportunity to work as the Head of Archives at the UK Hydrographic Office. The post holder will lead an existing and established Archive team. The role will manage strategic direction in the team, its activities and relationships with internal stakeholders and external parties.
This role carries the responsibility of delivering and managing a legislatively compliant Archive in all aspects of accountability, decision-making, guidance, and advice. The role is accountable to the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) Chief Executive, the MOD Department of Records Officer and The National Archive (TNA) and to the Department of Culture, Museums and Sport (DCMS). The post holder will be expected to liaise with chief executive level directors including at the UKHO, central government departments, museums and archives, plus overseas counterparts.
The role will be responsible for ensuring that the UKHO meets its Public Task obligations, as governed by the Public Records Acts 1958 & 1967 and for all aspects of strategy, planning and operation of the Archive facility and staff.
This is a significant responsibility, and the post holder must hold archival/cultural heritage qualification or have significant experience in relevant archival/museum establishments. In addition, they must have experience of holding a senior management role within an archival/museum environment including leading, influencing, budgeting and decision-making responsibility. The post holder is accountable for the professionalism of the Archive. The post holder will be responsible for all aspects of strategy, planning and operation of the Archive facility and staff.
Hybrid working
This job role can be worked on a hybrid basis, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, working between the office in Taunton and remotely within the UK.
Whilst there is some flexibility to work from home, due to service needs, it is expected that office attendance is at least 3-4 days a week but is in line with business needs and therefore there will be occasions where greater levels of office attendance is required. There may also be a requirement to occasionally travel to other locations.
