Fixed term for two years
Do you have an interest in history, heritage or preserving the stories of local communities? Are you keen to develop new skills and gain practical experience in the archives and heritage sector?
Gwent Archives has an exciting opportunity for an Archives Apprentice to join their team and develop a career in the archives and heritage sector. This varied role offers the chance to gain hands-on experience working with unique historical collections, helping to preserve and promote the documentary heritage of Gwent for future generations. You will support access to archive collections both onsite and online, assist with cataloguing and preservation activities, and contribute to exhibitions, outreach projects and digital engagement initiatives
Whether you are starting your career, looking for a new challenge or hoping to build a future in the archives and heritage sector, this role offers excellent opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and experience within a supportive team environment. You will gain practical experience in areas such as archive collections management, digitisation, preservation, customer service and community engagement, while learning from experienced professionals and making a valuable contribution to preserving the history of local communities.
We're looking for someone who is keen to learn, enjoys working with people and has an interest in history, heritage or local communities. Whether your experience comes from education, volunteering, work or personal interests, we'd love to hear how your skills and enthusiasm could contribute to the work of Gwent Archives. Training and support will be provided to help you develop and thrive in the role.
For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Dr Lisa Snook, County Archivist, at
[email protected].
You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification in order to secure an interview: How to apply Guidance for applicants Torfaen County Borough Council.
Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups.
Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential. You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.
We are a registered Disability Confident Leader and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager. We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.
Please ensure that you only apply for this position via Torfaen Council’s vacancies website. CVs and applications submitted to any other websites are not received by us.
