County Archivist

They will be responsible for the professional operation of the council's archives and Record Office, providing leadership and instilling an ethos of customer care leading a team of staff and volunteers. The role will include working with the council's heritage partners on and off Island, guiding the archive's responses to national and regional consultations and initiatives within the wider cultural sector.

Experience of managing budgets, achieving financial targets and seeking grants is required. The successful candidate will also work with line management to develop plans for a new Isle of Wight Record Office.

The role will lead on the introduction of new technologies, to provide new and alternative ways to increase the accessibility of the council's archive collections. Advising on the appropriate preservation solution for digital records and working with the council's procurement team to select and procure.

The County Archivist will work alongside the Archivist, to ensure that effective documentation systems are developed and maintained. To ensure the long-term safety of the historic records of whatever format by making proper provision for their security and conservation. They will work with colleagues in the Heritage Service to develop a preservation strategy and disaster response / emergency plan for the archives and associated stores and collections.

The successful candidate will have experience of managing a county-level Archive and/or Record Office.

When you join #TeamIWC you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:

- Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!

• Local Government pension scheme



• Discounted Solent ferry travel



• Island bus network discount



• Cycle to work scheme



• Staff parking permit scheme



• Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership



• National and local discounts & benefits schemes


Relocation: For some vacancies (subject to criteria) a relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available if you are specifically relocating to the Isle of Wight to work with us, or if you choose to commute to the Isle of Wight daily, you may be eligible to have some travel costs reimbursed.

The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination and this is supported by the Unacceptable Behaviour Policy, Employee Code of Conduct and Behaviours Framework. We actively promote the diversity of our workforce and we provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees.