Please apply via our website, we do not accept applications any other way. https://exploreyork.org.uk/jobs/
Archivist (Access and Engagement), fixed-term
Contract type: fixed-term until March 2028 (length of contract dependent on start date)
Full time: 37 hours per week, including some evening and occasional weekend work
Salary: £35,824.88 per annum
Location: York Explore
Explore York Libraries and Archives is looking to appoint a professionally qualified, experienced and enthusiastic full-time Archivist to join the team. This post supports our archives-inspired engagement programme as a National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) funded by Arts Council England. You will be working with Explore colleagues, community partners, artists, and creatives to deliver and support innovative creative activities that promote place-making and allow new audiences to access the collections. The current postholder has already developed a range of partnerships and working methods that you will be able to draw on but you will also have the opportunity to explore new approaches. Applicants should be passionate about communicating the stories within our collections to a range of audiences.
Please note that applicants must possess an Archives and Records Association accredited qualification in archive management.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 22 June 2026
Interview date: Friday, 10 July 2026
Please apply via our website, we do not accept applications any other way. https://exploreyork.org.uk/jobs/
Pay: £35,824.88 per year
Work Location: In person
