What's involved with this role: Interim Archive Research Manager Cambridge 5261098Up to £222.00 per day PAYE depending on experience TBC Please note the pay rate is provisional only and the ad will be amended with the confirmed rate, once received.Key Requirements:
- Qualified Archivist.
- Experience of archives management, including implementing and developing digital systems.
- Experience of working in a previously uncatalogued archive collection.
- Experience in working with volunteers.
- Experience of recording oral histories.
- Experience of supporting the development/delivery of heritage/archive exhibition/display.
The purpose of the role is to help develop and deliver a heritage project in celebration of 150 years of Cambridge Corn Exchange; bringing together the first collection of archive materials and oral historiesKey Responsibilities:
- Researching and identifying relevant archive materials about Cambridge Corn Exchange.
- Identifying archive materials and items that could be digitised to be shared on the Cambridge Corn Exchange website.
- Working with and supporting volunteer researchers.
- Leading on the digitising of available selected items.
- Carry out other heritage research to uncover key content and stories for the exhibition, digital content and heritage tours.
- Support the delivery of community workshops with community partner organisations, in order to facilitate discussions about the history of the Cambridge Corn Exchange, and to identify and record oral histories.
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