Assistant Archivist
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Position Overview & Specifications
Location: Denmark Hill, London
Hours: 35 per week minimum
The Salvation Army International Heritage Centre preserves and promotes the rich history of The Salvation Army from its origins in the 1860s to the present. Our extensive collections document the varied work of this global Christian church and charity in the UK and in over 130 countries worldwide. The International Heritage Centre comprises an archive, reference library and two museums, as well as being responsible for records management in the UK & Ireland.
As Assistant Archivist, you will work as part of a small team to accession, appraise, catalogue and preserve the organisational archives, including digital records. You will help people to engage with our collections by enabling access to archives remotely and in our public reading room, and by creating content for our website and social media. You will also work closely with our Social Historian to support people in accessing records of The Salvation Army’s social services, including children’s homes, maternity work and adoptions.
As the successful candidate, you will have a postgraduate qualification in Archives and Records Management. You will be able to demonstrate good knowledge and understanding of archival principles and practice, including data protection legislation and information sensitivity requirements, and will have experience of cataloguing to professional standards. You will also have strong communication and interpersonal skills and excellent attention to detail.
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Appointment subject to satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK
Please note that we may close the vacancy earlier than the stated closing date should we receive a sufficient number of applications
As a disability Confident Scheme employer we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £31,702 - £31,702 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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