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University of Bradford
At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential, has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last two years. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2026, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Directorate
The University of Bradford Library is currently recruiting for a Special Collections and Archives Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Special Collections team, and be part of the busy, forward looking and friendly university library team based on the Bradford University campus, a few minutes’ walk from the city centre in the J.B. Priestley Library. Special Collections is a nationally accredited archive service and provides research opportunities for a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
What you will be doing:
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You will provide support to the University Archivist with the management, auditing and use of the varied collections.
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You will carry out research for University events and publicity, including the University’s 60th anniversary.
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You will research and respond to enquiries from internal and external stakeholders
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You will undertake a wide range of archival duties including document retrieval and repackaging and relocation of collections.
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You will check, upload and approve content of the University’s art collection on to the Museums Data Service website.
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You will create collection level descriptions of archive collections to be added to various discovery platforms.
Qualifications/ experience:
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GCSE English and Maths.
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Degree in librarianship or archive administration, or equivalent level of experience.
Celebrating Diversity – The University of Bradford
At the University of Bradford, we recognise and embrace people that work in diverse ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.
In Return we Offer:
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25 days holiday and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas) (pro rata)
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Family-friendly policies
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Great campus facilities including:
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Unique fitness centre
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Eye clinic
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Physiotherapy & sports rehabilitation,
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Counselling & mental health services
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On site nursery
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Food & drink outlets
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Generous employer contribution pension schemes - Universities Superannuation Scheme
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Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts
Find more information about the many other benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery.
Additional Information:
If you would like to find out more or are interested in applying, please message, email or call Julie Parry on 01274 235256, [email protected] , we would love to hear from you.
