Cheshire Archives preserve and make accessible the archives and local studies collections that record the histories of Cheshire's communities from the th century to today. It does this through two new centres in Chester and Crewe, extensive digital services and through community engagement, learning and volunteer programmes.
The postholder will play a key role in the day-to-day operation of the public service, ensuring that visitors receive a high-quality and welcoming experience. You will support and supervise a team delivering frontline services, enabling users to access and engage with the collections effectively.
Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.
We are looking for a Senior Archives Assistant to join us at an exciting time as we move to new premises in Chester and Crewe. The postholder will play a key role in the day-to-day operation of the public service in Crewe, ensuring that visitors receive a high-quality and welcoming experience. You will support and supervise a team delivering frontline services, enabling users to access and engage with the collections effectively.
Key duties will include:
We are looking for someone who has:
Working Pattern
The postholder will work Tuesday to Saturday, in line with the service’s public opening hours.
Wider Responsibilities
Community engagement, events, learning and volunteering programmes are integral to the service. The postholder will be expected to contribute to and support these activities as required, and a flexible and collaborative approach is essential.
To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see
No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!
Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the for more information.
Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £ per hour for all contracted hours.
Senior Archives Assistant (Crewe) • Crewe, GB
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