Assistant Archivist

Assistant Archivist (Fixed term for 12 months)

Company: Liverpool John Moores University

Salary: £32,080 to £37,694 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Liverpool, L2 2QP

Job type: Temporary

Posting date: 17 Sept 2026

Closing date: 1 Oct 2026

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Summary

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn't exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

Liverpool John Moores University is seeking to appoint an Assistant Archivist to join the Special Collections and Archives team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Working as part of a small team, you will support the management, preservation and accessibility of the University's archive and special collections. As the University embarks on a programme of refurbishment works, our archive service is currently closed to users. Therefore, the role will focus on collection preservation, including mould remediation work, cataloguing and digitisation and helping to ensure collections are appropriately documented, cared for and prepared for future access and use. Over the course of this year, we will be transitioning to a new content management system, and you will participate in this work.

You will have knowledge of archival principles and practices, excellent organisational skills and a methodical approach to work. The ability to work independently and as part of a team, together with strong attention to detail, will be essential. Previous experience of working with collection preservation and system upgrades is not essential but will be considered favourably.

This role offers an opportunity to gain practical experience across a broad range of archival activities within a university archive service and to contribute to the long-term stewardship of collections of local, national and international significance.

Informal enquiries may be made to Emily Parsons, LJMU Archivist & Special Collections Librarian.

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.

This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.

If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.

LJMU values diversity and provides a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can fulfil their potential. Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.

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You will have knowledge of archival principles and practices, excellent organisational skills and a methodical approach to work. The ability to work independently and as part of a team, together with strong attention to detail, will be essential. Previous experience of working with collection preservation and system upgrades is not essential but will be considered favourably

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn't exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

Liverpool John Moores University is seeking to appoint an Assistant Archivist to join the Special Collections and Archives team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Working as part of a small team, you will support the management, preservation and accessibility of the University's archive and special collections. As the University embarks on a programme of refurbishment works, our archive service is currently closed to users. Therefore, the role will focus on collection preservation, including mould remediation work, cataloguing and digitisation and helping to ensure collections are appropriately documented, cared for and prepared for future access and use. Over the course of this year, we will be transitioning to a new content management system, and you will participate in this work., This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.

If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.

LJMU values diversity and provides a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can fulfil their potential.Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.