Archivist

We have an exciting opportunity for an Archivist to join the team at the University of Liverpool within the Libraries, Museums and Galleries Directorate, Cultural Heritage Team. This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to play a central role in delivering on the university's regional, national, and global ambitions. With our internationally significant collections, expert staff, and strong track record of research and learning services, we are well positioned to meet the changing needs of our users.

LMG offer comprehensive Cultural Heritage Services with mixed media collections that support teaching, research and public engagement. Collections range from internationally significant science fiction, modern poetry archives, distinctive rare book collections, and the University institutional archive to major deposited collections including the Cunard archive, with The Institute of Popular Music and the Garstang museum of archaeology representing important partnerships with academic departments. The University Art Collection, and the University museum collections of natural history, history of medicine and technology complement holdings across the City Region.

We are seeking to appoint a highly skilled and motivated individual to join the LMG as Archivist, reporting directly to the Collection Information & Development Manager. As Archivist you will catalogue collections, support collection management and develop access, engaging in stakeholder relationships, participating in collection engagement activity, and improving discovery and research facilitation.

You will have a degree, or equivalent qualification, or relevant professional experience.

For an informal conversation about the role contact Joanne Fitton, Deputy Director Libraries, Museums and Galleries. Email: joanne.fitton@liverpool.ac.uk.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Liverpool is committed to enhancing workforce diversity. We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all genders/gender identities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, individuals living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Closing Date: 3 March 2026

For full details and to apply online, please click the 'Apply' button above.

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