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My employer has gone down the tubes so I'm looking for part time adminny/communicationsy/customer servicey type roles, preferably in the charity/non-profit sector, although most recent job was in software.

Or possibly casual work of some description.

Sorry to hear this. Hope you've got something lined up by now. If not, I've got some recruitment agent contacts that I'd be happy to pass on x
 
Just heard that a receptionist at work has handed in her notice - London, Vauxhall area for a charity.
Its part time evenings / weekends (approx 20 hours? not sure) so its very suitable for students or as a 2nd job. It's an easy job, in pleasant enviroment.
Anyway job isn't advertised yet as far as I know, and I dont think they have anyone ready to replace her. PM me if interested.
 
Fair Funerals Campaign Officer
Join us in the fight against funeral poverty

About the role-
Work within the UK’s only funeral poverty campaign to raise awareness of within low income households and to highlight positive steps that can be taken.
- Push the funeral industry for greater transparency and simpler pricing structures to maximise access to affordable funeral plans.
- Deliver a public education campaign, working with faith and community groups and charities.
- Improve the state’s response to people exposed to funeral poverty.


About us

Quaker Social Action is a charity and a limited company, founded in 1867, to address poverty and social exclusion in east London and beyond. We support 3,000 people each year with our award-winning projects. We recognise that people who live in poverty are the real poverty experts.

Further information

This salary in on NJC scale points 27-30. Your salary will be £27,103 for a full-time post (so £15,810 pro rata for a 21 hour week post). All appointments are made at bottom of scale. This is a fixed-term post until the end of December 2016.



http://www.quakersocialaction.org.uk/Pages/FAQs/Category/work-for-us
 
Christ’s College is a thriving 11-18 school serving the non-Christian and Christian community of Guildford, Woking and the surrounding areas. The Christian ethos of the College is grounded in respect. Every single learner, member of staff, parent and visitor is cherished as a unique individual created in the image of God, imago deo.
 
The Marx Memorial Library is home to a unique collection of archives and books on Marxism, the trade union movement and the British left. For further information about the Library and its work please visit our website at http://www.marx-memorial-library.org/



We are currently looking for volunteers to work 1-2 days per week assisting with two major projects:

1. The digitisation of our unique poster and newspaper collection. This is a great opportunity to work on a digitisation project on state of the art equipment from start to finish. Training provided.

2. The cataloguing of some of our smaller archival collections. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates keen to gain pre-course experience, and for those already on the course who’d like to build on their cataloguing. Travel expenses will be covered and efforts will be made to ensure that candidates learn about a range of archival practice and procedures.



IT literacy, experience using Microsoft Excel, a familiarity with archive work and an interest in Marxism and the trade union movement are desirable.



For further details please contact Meirian Jump, Archivist at archives@mml.xyz
 
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and appropriately experienced individual to establish, promote, and manage a service incorporating all aspects of research data management at Nottingham Trent University (NTU). This is a permanent post at Grade H (£31,343 - £35,256 p.a.).



Working as part of the Library Research Team, you will manage the institutional data repository, including the monitoring of funder compliance and data reuse, and importantly, the support, development and implementation of research data management policy, and a user-shaped research data management service at NTU. You will be responsible for shaping and developing the service and engaging proactively with NTU’s community of researchers. You will develop and deliver advice and training to researchers and research students in full life cycle research data management.



We are looking for someone with knowledge and experience of digital preservation and practices of research data management. You will have experience of providing strong user-focused services, ideally within a University research environment.



For informal enquiries, please contact Clifford Neal, Library Research Team Manager on +44 (0)115 8482841 or via email cliff.neal@ntu.ac.uk

Closing date: 23 August 2015

Interview date: 17 September 2015



For further details, see https://vacancies.ntu.ac.uk/displayjob.aspx?jobid=1701
 
I read it though my main jobsearching is done through the Indeed website (indeed.co.uk) because that aggregates together adverts from all sorts of sources.
 
ooo, archive and admin very tempting, I'd be great at that but it would be a big wage drop.

Might be worth it to enjoy my days instead of loathing them though... One to think about.
 
The Essex Record Office is recruiting to two posts relating to digitisation of recordings in the Essex Sound and Video Archive. These are:


· Sound and Video Digitiser: part-time (3 days a week), fixed-term, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund as part of the ‘You Are Hear: sound and a sense of place’ project.


· Technical Support Assistant (Sound and Video): part-time (2 days a week), permanent


Candidates are welcome to apply for one or both roles. You can find details of both posts by clicking on this link: http://www.workingforessex.com/list.aspx?keywords=sound
 
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and appropriately experienced individual to establish, promote, and manage a service incorporating all aspects of research data management at Nottingham Trent University (NTU). This is a permanent post at Grade H (£31,343 - £35,256 p.a.).



Working as part of the Library Research Team, you will manage the institutional data repository, including the monitoring of funder compliance and data reuse, and importantly, the support, development and implementation of research data management policy, and a user-shaped research data management service at NTU. You will be responsible for shaping and developing the service and engaging proactively with NTU’s community of researchers. You will develop and deliver advice and training to researchers and research students in full life cycle research data management.



We are looking for someone with knowledge and experience of digital preservation and practices of research data management. You will have experience of providing strong user-focused services, ideally within a University research environment.



For informal enquiries, please contact Clifford Neal, Library Research Team Manager on +44 (0)115 8482841 or via email cliff.neal@ntu.ac.uk

Closing date: 23 August 2015

Interview date: 17 September 2015



For further details, see https://vacancies.ntu.ac.uk/displayjob.aspx?jobid=1701

I know at least two urbanites this would involve working with!
 
Hull University Archives is looking for two archivists to join its team.


The Hull History Centre (HHC) brings together the staff and collections from Hull City Archives, Hull Local Studies Library and Hull University Archives and has welcomed over 175,000 visitors since it opened in January 2010. With a reputation for innovation, HHC has in the past secured Archive Pacesetter awards for born-digital archives and thematic approach to cataloguing backlogues. Hull City Archives won a national Volunteering Award in 2013 for its Second World War project. The Centre has developed an active programme for audience development and outreach that currently embraces the online and physical worlds through cookery, Lego and Minecraft.


The University Archives are currently hosting an archives trainee through The National Archives Transforming Archives programme. The University Archives are part of the Library and Learning Innovation team at the University. The Brynmor Jones Library has recently completed a £28m redevelopment project to create a modern and flexible learning and teaching environment for students. In 2017 Hull will be the UK City of Culture, with the History Centre and its collections expected to play a key part in this year-long festival.


Assistant Archivist (permanent, full time)
The post-holder will be involved in the sorting, appraising and cataloguing of paper and born-digital collections and will assist the University Archivist to develop and strengthen the archive's holdings. As a member of the wider HHC team you will contribute to an active and dynamic public service involving enquiries and public searchroom duty including on Saturday's as part of a rota


The post-holder will actively engage with academics from across the university and deliver seminars and workshops highlighting and promoting the collections held by all partners at HHC. You will also contribute to HHC's work as it seeks Archives Accreditation in 2016.

You will be confident in using technology including the use of CALM for cataloguing, the digitisation of material for public enquiries or exhibitions, writing for the Centre's website and blog and engaging new audiences through social media. You will be an advocate of audience engagement, contributing to our ongoing programme of talks, events and exhibitions.


Project Archivist (fixed term contract, full time)
This is a fixed-term post (8 months) to undertake the sorting and cataloguing of the archives of the Association of Chief Police Officers which has recently been donated to the university archives. The records, which cover the period 1920-2015, reflect the organisation’s role as a forum for senior police officers to share ideas and experiences to shape and develop strategic policies on a wide range of policing matters.The post holder will be expected to contribute to professional activities at the Centre including related collections development and outreach activities but will not be expected to supervise the public searchroom.


Candidates can apply for both positions through one application – all candidates should clearly state on the application form which job(s) you are applying for.

Job Ref: LL0028

Salary: £26,274 to £31,342 per annum


To discuss these roles informally please contact Simon Wilson, University Archivist on 01482 317502 or by email tos.wilson@hull.ac.uk

Applications are to be submitted by 14th August, with interviews to be held on Monday 14th September 2015.



Further details including Job Descriptions and Roles can be found at https://jobs.hull.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=LL0028
 
I'm looking for someone based anywhere in Europe that speaks fluent spanish or Italian as well as english.

It's for a european project about academic identifiers for people and things. Would suit someone who understands academic publishing, libraries and/or research data. Someone who is technical but good with people or someone who's good with people and slightly technical.

Work from home, decent wages.

If that's your bag, PM me.
 
LIBRARY AND EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER

BAND 7

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of Knowledge and Library Services across a large NHS Trust with a focus on delivering excellent patient care.

We’re looking for an experienced, qualified librarian with vision and enthusiasm to help us develop Knowledge and Library Services for Barts Health NHS Trust. We need someone who can work with a range of multi-disciplinary staff to ensure they get the best service to support their information needs.

You will be responsible for the delivery of library services on 2 sites and work with the Associate Director of Knowledge Services and the Knowledge and Library Services team to support patient care, research and continuing professional development through provision of professional library services across the Trust.

You will ensure the effective delivery of Knowledge and Library Services across the Trust by:

  • Managing and developing the service in line with the KLS strategy and with Trust staff needs
  • Ensuring the quality and performance of the service
  • Managing the collection of resources, both paper and electronic
  • Contributing to an innovative approach to Knowledge and Library Services delivery.
You will also be responsible for managing a team of 2 education technology specialists with the purpose of delivering the Education Academy’s vision and service through technology enhanced learning.

As well as a first degree or postgraduate qualification in Library and Information Studies, you’ll need at least two years’ experience of working in library services. Ideally you’ll have some experience of the NHS, but it’s more important to have the ideas, energy and communication skills to ensure library services are known and used by staff from across the Trust.

You will be based at Whipps Cross Hospital, but will be expected to spend time at Newham University Hospital, The Royal London Hospital and other Trust sites.

Informal enquiries will be welcomed by telephone; please contact:

Helen Alper, Associate Director of Knowledge Services 07415 208834



The jobs is advertised on NHS Jobs with reference 259-CORP4828JM
 
Following team changes at University of Southampton Library we are recruiting a new full time permanent post of Associate Director (Content, Collections and Discovery) at MSA Level 6: Salary £47,328 to £59,486. I would be grateful if you would draw this to the attention of colleagues who may be interested in this senior management opportunity. Please note amendment to the closing date which is now 17th August 2015.



The Associate Director (Content, Collections & Discovery) leads the strategic development of physical and electronic content and collections in support of the portfolio of academic programmes and research and is the senior manager of the following work areas (approx. 40 staff) 1) Procurement (acquisition processes) for library electronic resources and physical collections, 2) Digital discovery and access through development of catalogues and discovery tools, including teams responsible for cataloguing and metadata development,

3) Digitisation of locally held content for internal and external projects4) Specialist advice relating to content development for learning, teaching and research, including support for operational support for development of the research repository6) Physical management of the collections including stock editing and relocation as needed.



Professionally qualified with excellent team work, interpersonal and technical skills, you will have senior management and leadership experience, sound knowledge of developments in academic publishing, and an understanding of relevant IT systems, e-resource management and procurement. You will have an inclusive management style and you will enjoy working with our varied user communities and suppliers on the development of innovative approaches, the evaluation and enhancement of our resources and services.



Full details and online application form are on the University of Southampton Job Opportunities:



https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=596515KX



Closing date 17th August 2015.



For an informal discussion please contact Libsecs@southampton.ac.uk who will arrange for a discussion with Jane Savidge University Librarian or Richard Wake Deputy Librarian.
 
The following job opportunity is now available at the Heritage Motor Centre at Gaydon near Warwick.

BRITISH MOTOR INDUSTRY HERITAGE TRUST

Job Title: Archive Assistant Traineeship

Salary: £17,500 per annum (with optional workplace pension scheme)

Duration: 18 months

Reports to: Archivist

Closing Date for Applications: 17 August 2015

Overview of the role

The British Motor Industry Heritage Trust (BMIHT) has received funding from Arts Council England (ACE) to offer opportunities for trainees. This post will last for 18 months and provide experience in all types of professional archive work.

The post offers an excellent opportunity for those who wish to gain experience of working in the archive sector but who currently face a barrier to obtaining an entry level post. Examples of such obstacles could be lack of relevant experience or postgraduate qualifications, scarcity of available posts in this field, personal circumstances, financial difficulties, the effects of redundancy or a change in career. We also encourage applications from those who are currently under-represented throughout this sector nationally, for example members of minority ethnic groups or people with disabilities.

Trainees will benefit from involvement with a full range of archive tasks, from the ‘behind-the-scenes’ sorting, organising, and cataloguing of historic material, to the more public-facing role of assisting researchers using our Reading Room service.

Who would benefit most from this traineeship?

All postgraduate archive courses require that candidates gain significant experience of working in an archive before they apply. This traineeship is specifically designed to offer candidates the work experience they will need before they can put themselves forward for professional training. It is not aimed at (but does not exclude) anyone who already has extensive experience of working in an archive, who is already qualified, or who is already enrolled on a distance learning course.

The role is not intended to lead to permanent employment with the BMIHT Archive. Trainees will be encouraged to seek other training, employment and career opportunities at the end of the programme.

Objectives of the role
  • To assist with the sorting, organisation, boxing and labelling of all types of archive material.
  • To assist with documentation and cataloguing. This will include training in the use of our in-house cataloguing computer system. This will give the post-holder a working knowledge of essential standards such as ISAD(G) and ISAAR(CPF) which are used in archives throughout the UK.
  • To assist with environmental monitoring of storage areas and learn about the conditions required by archive material. This will enable the trainee to gain an understanding of the archive storage standard PD.5454.
  • To assist in making appointments for researchers who wish to access original archive material by using our Reading Room, and to help in producing and re-shelving material at the start and end of visits.
  • To undertake any other duties commensurate with the role.
Person Specification:

Essential
  • Undergraduate degree level or equivalent.
  • Eagerness to train and gain experience in an archive environment with the aspiration to pursue a career in archives.
  • Understanding of the nature and purpose of archives.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Flexible, organised, self-motivated and reliable.
  • Good written and spoken English.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to produce written reports.
  • Ability to work with the public and enthusiasts.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
  • Full driving licence preferably with own vehicle (HMC is difficult to access by public transport).
  • Computer-literate, competent with Microsoft Office or similar applications and used to working with websites and social media.
Desirable
  • Volunteer experience in the heritage sector.
  • Experience with databases, though training will be provided.
  • Interest in the history of the motor industry and industrial/business/social history in general.
  • Willingness to contribute to social media and blogs as part of the archive team.
Any offer of appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and a medical questionnaire.




Please apply with CV and covering letter in the first instance, outlining your qualifications for the job and your reasons for applying to:
Julie Tant, Resilience Project Co-ordinator.
Email: jtant@heritage-motor-centre.co.uk
Address: Heritage Motor Centre, Banbury Road, Gaydon, Warwick, CV35 0BJ
 
Black Cultural Archives in Brixton needs you
Are you enthusiastic, talented and reliable?
The Collections team are recruiting for volunteers now!


These are exciting times for Black Cultural Archive as we celebrate our one year anniversary at the Black Heritage Centre in Brixton. We run a busy schools, young people and public and exhibitions programme. Our unique archive collection feeds into a variety of these activities. We are working to make sure all of our current documents and donations are listed and catalogued ready for our visitors to access and use. We are working hard to ensure our visitors receive a warm welcome and have an enjoyable experience within the new gallery, learning centre, archive and library, courtyard, cafe and gift shop. It is important that we make our facilities and public programme more accessible, and the Black Heritage Centre need great people to help work towards success and sustainability.

Our purpose is to promote, support and develop creativity and this applies to our volunteers and staff as well as our visitors. We champion diversity and equal opportunities and are committed to the professional development of all our volunteers and staff.

We are seeking to recruit a number of highly motivated, talented and diverse individuals, with time, energy, and a keen interest in Black history, heritage and culture, who have the necessary proven experience to carry out their chosen role, an can ensure a commitment to a one-year agreement and live within an easy distance from the Heritage centre.

The different roles available are all within the Collections Team and are listed further below. As a Collections volunteer you will work directly with the Collections Manager and the Assistant Archivist.

Our Volunteers will help to promote our vision and help work towards a world class cultural heritage organisation.

Black Cultural Archives will offer you:


· A sense of fulfilment

· Training and induction

· An opportunity to develop new skills

· A change to meet wide range of visitors and participants

· Appraisal meetings

· An appreciation of your involvement and commitment to the organization

Candidates essentially should have:

·Experience and ability to work with people across a range of abilities, ages, outcomes and settings

·Good spoken, written and communication skills

·Experience of Microsoft Office

·Knowledge or a keen interest in Black History

·Willing to undertake a CRB check if required


About Black Cultural Archives

Black Cultural Archives is a charity and company limited by guarantee dedicated to collecting, preserving and celebrating the history of Black people in the UK. In Spring 2014, we opened the first national Black Heritage Centre in the UK, in Windrush Square, Brixton. This building development provides a permanent home for our collection of historic material with a strong public programme of outreach, exhibitions, education and events relating to Black Britain and the African Diaspora.



HOW TO APPLY

If you would like to apply for any of the volunteer roles in Collections (listed below), then please submit an email of interest to archives@bcaheritage.org.ukand add Collections Volunteer Email of Interest in the subject heading. More information regarding the specific role and an application form will then be sent to you.


· Records Management

· Reading Room Explainer

· Transcription (Oral History)

· Collections Care

· Catalogue Improvement


Should you have any further questions, please email archives@bcaheritage.org.uk


Closing date and time: deadline extended now until Friday 14th August 2015 at 2pm

Interviews: Tuesday 17th of August 2015

Training: September 2015
 
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