Archivist
3 days ago
Archivist role at South Dublin County Council. Temporary three-year contract with potential for blended working arrangements where applicable.
Responsibilities- Develop and implement a County Archives Plan informed by public and stakeholder consultation, emphasizing information gathering, awareness-raising, and best practices for identifying, protecting, and ensuring access to archives.
- Establish and implement County Council archive responsibilities, including preparing a work plan to support the County Archives Plan.
- Provide an annual report on work to the Heritage Council and the Director of Services within SDCC.
- Prepare, manage, and implement a County Archives Development Plan that includes auditing current local authority archival material, identifying relevant collections, and assessing existing archival service provision.
- Collaborate with relevant Council departments and advisory teams to develop and deliver the archives service; contribute to the Heritage Team and promote heritage across the County.
- Ensure archive services adhere to professional standards for curation, security, and data protection; develop and maintain necessary policies and documentation.
- Maintain service metrics and ensure compliance with legal requirements; provide service analysis and reports as required.
- Submit quarterly reports and an annual report; liaise with stakeholders to ensure alignment and progress.
- Provide expert advisory support to the Council on archives-related matters, including statutory obligations.
- Apply for and deliver projects funded by the Heritage Council and other sources.
- Manage performance and service delivery to meet targets, plans, and policies; participate in the County Heritage Forum.
- Oversee day-to-day operations of frontline archive services (when operational), including handling collections, premises maintenance, disaster planning, and collection transfers.
- Assess and prioritise conservation and digitisation of archives; plan community engagement, exhibitions, events, and activities to promote public engagement with archival holdings and local heritage.
- Undertake additional duties of a similar nature as required and may be assigned to work across appropriate areas.
- Essential: Recognised qualification in Archival Studies; relevant experience in archival work.
- Desirable: Knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks governing archives; strong customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills; ability to work with internal departments and external agencies; familiarity with digital technologies in public services; budgeting and financial accountability understanding; awareness of health and safety regulations; self-motivation and ability to work independently as well as in a team.
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Industries: Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Note: The organization is an equal opportunities employer. Canvassing will automatically disqualify. Blended Working policy may apply after six months of continuous employment, subject to operational requirements.
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