Project Archivist: New Traditional School

at  University of Edinburgh

College/School/Department: College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, School of Literatures, Languages & Cultures, Celtic & Scottish Studies.
Contract: Fixed Term, Part-Time (17.5 Hours per Week, 0.5 FTE Equivalent).
Contract Duration: 6 Months (01/07/2024 – 31/12/2024).
Salary Grade: UE07
Salary: £39,347 – £46,974
Number of Posts: 1
We are looking for a Project Archivist to contribute to the development, understanding and future planning of a new archive featuring materials related to music compositions and performances by traditional and folk musicians in Scotland.

YOUR SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS:

• A degree-level qualification in archival management plus typically at least 2 years’ relevant experience OR typically 5 to 8 years’ relevant practical experience, demonstrating development through involvement in progressively more demanding work/roles.
• Substantial experience of working in archives, ideally with music or ethnomusicological collections, with practical experience of physical and digital archival collections, cataloguing to professional standards, and identifying conservation, preservation and access requirements.
• Excellent data entry and management skills and an accurate and methodical approach to work.
• Demonstrable experience, knowledge and skill in using management systems for library and archive cataloguing and collections.
• Technical knowledge of archival standards and awareness of the legislative framework.
  Click here for a copy of the full job description. If you already hold a contract of employment with the University of Edinburgh, you should apply for this role via the internal applications portal here .
  Please note that we only require a CV/resume and covering letter for your application to be considered in full. Additional materials are welcome, but not mandatory.
  We do not require references to be provided at the point of application. These will only be requested if you are shortlisted for the position.
  We will not accept applications via email.
  Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date.
  If invited for interview you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages. This post is open to visa sponsorship.

Please refer the Job description for details