Archives Assistant
Kensington, London
About Us
We are the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster, a faith-based charity, home to the Archbishop of Westminster (Cardinal Vincent Nichols) and our beautiful Westminster Cathedral. As one of the leading Catholic dioceses in the country, we deliver our charitable mission through an extensive network of schools, parishes, and social justice initiatives, with a commitment to positively impacting the lives of all members of society.
We are now looking for an Archives Assistant to join us on a part-time, permanent basis.
The Benefits
- Salary of £15.69 per hour
- 23 days' annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
- Free eye test vouchers + £50 towards glasses
- Access to Reward Gateway discounts
- Employer pension contribution (5%)
- Salary exchange for pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life assurance / Death in Service benefit
This is a unique opportunity for an individual with a strong grasp of archive and record management to join our dedicated team.
In this rewarding role, you’ll open doors of discovery, bringing hidden narratives to light, and helping ensure the Church’s legacy remains vibrant and accessible.
What's more, you will have the chance to work at the heart of the Diocese, bringing warmth and welcome to visitors, passion for history and precision to our archiving activities. On top of this, you will strengthen your expertise and develop specialist archiving skills that will support your growth and enrich your professional journey.
So, if you’re looking for a role that supports your archives and record management studies, want to gain further practical experience in a living archive or simply are passionate about history, read on and apply today!
The Role
As an Archives Assistant, you will help to manage our historic records and archives, ensuring they remain protected and well managed.
Working alongside the Administrative Archivist, you’ll support the preservation and accessibility of the diocesan archives, whilst maintaining collections and reading rooms.
Welcoming researchers and assisting them with rare and historic documents, you will catalogue material, support the care of fragile manuscripts, and enable the history of the Church to be shared and celebrated.
About You
To be considered as an Archives Assistant, you will need:
- A keen interest in archives and records management
- Sympathy with the mission and history of the Catholic Church in England
- Strong research skills and historical awareness
- Confidence with IT (Microsoft Office) and a willingness to learn cataloguing systems
- A calm, professional, and discreet approach
Closing Date: 26th September 2025.
Interview Date: 6th October 2025.
Other organisations may call this role Archives Officer, Records Assistant, Heritage Collections Assistant, Librarian, Archivist, Library and Archives Assistant, or Archival Support Officer.
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