Archive Management Team Manager

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• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
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Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in our Archive Management team? We are seeking a passionate and driven manager to oversee large-scale document moves and lead a team of up to eight talented individuals. If you have the potential to manage and develop teams, even if you haven't yet had the chance to demonstrate it, we want to hear from you! Job description Progression Opportunity: This is not just a job; it's a career progression opportunity! After successfully completing a 12-24 month development plan, you will be promoted to the senior position of Archival Storage Manager. The development plan includes comprehensive training and hands-on experience. During this development period, you will build a good understanding of our data, learn to manipulate it in Excel, and present it via Power BI, all while honing your people management skills. What We're Looking For: As a custodian of over 1000 years of iconic national documents, we need someone who is highly motivated, can stay calm under pressure, and has a proven track record of meeting deadlines. You should be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills and a methodical approach. Collaborative Environment: You will work collaboratively with other managers and both internal and external stakeholders in a bustling environment. Your mission will be to deliver data-driven storage solutions that support both day-to-day operations and large-scale document accessions to The National Archives.,
• The potential for managing and developing a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrable experience of liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including the supervision of contractors
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills with the ability to be flexible
• Proven ability to proactively manage own workload, as well as that of others, to deadline in a demand-led environment
• Strong analytical skills with experience of using routine data to make decisions in consultation with other managers
• High level of attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy across sustained periods, Strong analytical skills with experience of using routine data to make decisions in consultation with other managers
  
  Why Join Us? Join us in beautiful Kew, just a 10-minute walk from the Overground and Underground stations. Enjoy a range of benefits including a Civil Service Pension, discounts at local businesses, wellbeing resources, and access to our on-site gym, restaurant, and staff bar.
Work Schedule: This is an onsite role with a standard working pattern of Monday to Friday, plus overtime every third Saturday. Every six weeks, you will be on a late rota, working from 10:50 am to 7 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Additionally, you will visit our offsite storage facility twice a year, which may require an overnight stay. If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, apply now and become a part of our dedicated team at The National Archives! Person specification, Benefits Alongside your salary of £30,209, The National Archives contributes £8,751 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Generous benefits package, including pension, sports and social club facilities, onsite gym, discounted rates at our on-site cafe and opportunities for training and development. Any move to The National Archives from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at ; Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details Reasonable adjustments: If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
• Contact The National Archives via