Archivist (0.5FTE)

The Royal Agricultural University “RAU” has been at the forefront of agricultural education for 180 years and is globally renowned for its links with industry and courses that are designed to meet the demands of the changing land-based sector.

The RAU Archive and Special Collections is a distinct and important part of the Royal Agricultural University’s institutional memory, which enhances the University’s reputation and raises its profile. The preservation of this resource and the provision of appropriate access is central to our internal and external identity. A key aspect of the Archivist’s role will be to raise the visibility and profile of the Archives and special collections by showcasing them to highlight their value and engaging with stakeholders to promote the service, as well as managing the Archive and Special Collections themselves. 

The successful applicant will have experience in an archive role, with knowledge of cataloguing, copyright, GDPR and intellectual property rights.  They will be committed to maximising discovery and access to archives material, and have experience of critically appraising and acquiring/rejecting material for collections. While not essential, experience of working in Higher Education will be an advantage.  As this role handles enquiries and communicates with stakeholders, the role holder will need to be able to provide an excellent level of customer service. 

This role will report to the Library and Archives Manager, whose team forms part of the Innovation and Learning directorate. 

The RAU is set in beautiful surroundings and offers a range of Staff Benefits including a 35-hour working week, a generous 30 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, free and guaranteed parking on campus and free shuttle bus from campus to Cirencester town centre, discounted catering facilities, discounted onsite gym, free library services, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services, cycle to work scheme and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website.

Closing date: Sunday 29^th June 2025

Interviews: w/b Monday 7^th July 2025

The RAU is an equal opportunities employer and we particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the RAU at this level

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