Archive Research Manager Cambridge

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Posting date:
10 January 2025
Salary:
£222.00 to £222.00 per day
Additional salary information:
per day PAYE
Hours:
Full time
Closing date:
08 February 2025
Location:
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3QE
Company:
Triumph Consultants Ltd
Job type:
Contract
Job reference:
Cambridge 5261098

Triumph Consultants Ltd

About the Role:

Develop and deliver a heritage project celebrating 150 years of Cambridge Corn Exchange. This role involves researching, identifying, and digitizing archive materials, oral histories, and supporting volunteer researchers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Research and identify relevant archive materials about Cambridge Corn Exchange.
  • Identify and digitize archive materials for the Cambridge Corn Exchange website.
  • Work with and support volunteer researchers.
  • Lead the digitization of selected archive items.
  • Conduct heritage research for exhibition, digital content, and tours.
  • Support community workshops to facilitate discussions on Cambridge Corn Exchange history and record oral histories.

Skills and Expertise:

  • Qualified Archivist
  • Archives management experience, including digital system implementation and development
  • Experience working with uncatalogued archive collections
  • Experience working with volunteers
  • Experience recording oral histories
  • Experience supporting the development/delivery of heritage exhibitions/displays

Why Join Us:

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a significant heritage project celebrating 150 years of Cambridge Corn Exchange. Be part of a team committed to sharing local history and creating engaging experiences.