Date: 12 Jun 2026
Location: 5 Endeavour Square, TfL Corporate
Company: TfL, GLA or OPDC
Job title: Assistant Archivist
Salary: Circa £29,000.00
Grade: Band 1
Contract type: TfL
Reference: 4644
Team: Information Governance
Contract details: 9 month FTC /Part time 3 days a week
Location: Endeavour Square/ Hybrid
Application closing date: 21st June at 23.59
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory right‑to‑work checks. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. At the present time TfL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Hybrid working within this role enables a balance of 50 per cent of time split between the office and home over a 4-week period. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements .
About the role
We are looking for a proactive and relationship-focused individual to join our team on a part-time basis (3 days per week). This is an exciting opportunity to manage and develop key Archive user relationships while maintaining a strong work-life balance.
You will play a key role in delivering excellent stakeholder experience ensuring a high standard of service delivery, and supporting the success of the wider team.
Key responsibilities
Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders
Act as a key point of contact for enquiries, ensuring a high level of service
Coordinate internal teams to meet client needs
Monitor performance and provide reports and updates
Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance client experience
Support delivery of projects and wider team objectives
About you
Experience in account management, customer service, or stakeholder engagement
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to manage priorities and work effectively across multiple stakeholders
Proactive, organised, and solutions-focused
Good attention to detail and confident using Microsoft Office systems
Previous experience in an archives service or experience of using archives for research
Potentially interested in becoming a professionally qualified Archivist
What we offer
Flexible, part-time working (3 days per week)
Hybrid working opportunities
Supportive and inclusive team environment
Opportunities for development and progression
Competitive salary and benefits (pro rata)
Application Process
Please apply using your CV only
Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV
PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs to make the process fair.
Benefits
In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the level of role but mostly include the below:
Final salary pension scheme
Free travel for you on the TfL network
Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home
29/30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
Private healthcare discounted scheme Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
Discounted Eurostar travel
We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice.
Vetting Process
At Transport for London, safety, trust and fairness sit at the heart of how we recruit. Our Vetting Charter ( https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/careers/our-vetting-process ) explains the checks we carry out before you join us, helping ensure we create a safe, inclusive and reliable network for everyone who depends on our services. We simply ask that the information you provide is honest and accurate so we can progress your application smoothly. If something doesn’t match or can’t be verified, we may not be able to move forward with your application, but we’ll always treat you with transparency, respect, and clear communication throughout.
