Archives Apprentice

Duties include the day-to-day running of the Archive Search Room, supervising researchers, day-to-day operation of LSHTM’s records management service, dissemination activities, including tours and events, and assisting the Assistant Archivist to catalogue and preserve archive material. The post supports and assists all aspects of the delivery of archive services, ensuring an excellent standard of customer service.

Training:

The Level 7 Archivist and Records Manager apprenticeship consists of a three-year learning period followed by a six-month assessment period. The Level 7 apprentice will spend four days a week working on site, learning on the job, and one day a week doing off-the-job learning. During the off-the-job learning days, the apprentice will attend online and in-person training sessions with Westminster Adult Education Service, complete independent learning or write about their work for their portfolio of evidence, which is used in the end-point assessment.

 

Training Outcome:

This role is a Level 7 Archivist and Records Manager apprenticeship, enabling the postholder to become a qualified archivist through a new technical training route. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who faces barriers to getting a traditional postgraduate qualification in Archives Management to enter the profession and gain valuable experience in a wide-ranging role.

Employer Description:
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is one of the world’s leading public health universities. Our mission is to improve health and health equity in the UK and worldwide; working in partnership to achieve excellence in public and global health research, education and translation of knowledge into policy and practice.

Working Hours :
The post holder is required to work on site in the Archives 09.00 – 17.00 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and attend online and in-person training sessions with Westminster Adult Education Service on Wednesday.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness