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Job Title:   Archivist
Organisation:   Gunnersbury Park and Museum
Salary:   £39,000 p.a.
Type:   Full-Time Position
Location:   London, England
Closing Date:   Sunday, 27th July 2025
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Other Benefits:25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Hybrid and flexible working options
Seasonal organic vegetables from the community garden
Local Discounts
Cycle to Work scheme
Simply Health membership
   
 
  Job Description
Gunnersbury Park Museum opened in 1929 and has a large and incredibly varied collection of around 50,000 museum and archive items. Our diverse collections provide an insight into the heritage and culture of Ealing and Hounslow’s past and present populations.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Archivist who can manage the delivery of Gunnersbury Park and Museum Trust’s archive services, working towards Archive Accreditation and supporting a programme of outreach, exhibitions and events. The post holder will have an exciting opportunity to embrace digitisation initiatives, improve accessibility to our collections, and to work alongside colleagues to develop the service.

You will be working with external partners, communities and volunteers to maximise visitor engagement and access to with the Trust’s collections. The role also provides specialist support to the wider Gunnersbury team.
  Required Skills / Qualifications
You will be experienced in managing archival collections including creating catalogue records, digitisation, time management and meeting deadlines. You will have experience working independently, in a team and with volunteers. You will hold an archive qualification and have relevant equivalent experience in an archives related role.

Hybrid and flexible working is available based on the operational needs of the Museum Service.
  Application Instructions
See our website for further details and how to apply: www.visitgunnersbury.org/about-us/work-with-us

The deadline for applications is midnight 27th July 2025. Applications received after this deadline will not be considered. Interviews are anticipated to take place 11th -15th August 2025 at Gunnersbury Museum.
Contact Name:   Recruitment
Contact Tel:     020 3961 0280
Contact Fax:  
Contact Email:   recruitment@visitgunnersbury.org
Website:   https://www.visitgunnersbury.org/about-us/work-with-us
Address:   Popes Lane, London, W5 4NH.