The Assistant Archivist role will support and develop all aspects of the work of the Company Archive, with a particular focus on the accession and successful management of the Egmont Archive Project, our newly acquired archive collection. The HarperCollin's archive service is responsible for the preservation of the records and history of the company. We provide both a deposit and retrieval service for all Company departments across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to work with the records of a 200-year-old business and help ensure its longevity. It is also a wonderful chance to be involved in the running of a busy and growing archive department plus overseeing a new project to bring in the records of Egmont Children’s Books.

Please note this role will be starting from October 2020.

Earlier applications may be prioritised.

Core responsibilities

• Day to day management of the HC Archive Service.

• Managing the deposit and retrieval of records for all HC employees.

• Responsible for the archive enquiry service both internal and external.

• Support of any internal projects including marketing, editorial and anniversaries.

• Active external outreach.

• Accession and management of the Egmont archive project.

• Management of small team.

• Implementation of appraisal and weeding of new collections.

• Create and manage when necessary, the comprehensive cataloging of the Egmont archive.

• Share outcomes of the cataloging function to management and other colleagues as required.

Experience required

• Masters in Information Management and Preservation (or equivalent qualifications or experience)

• Demonstrable experience working within an archival setting.

• Proven experience of managing complex archive cataloguing projects and collections.

• Extensive knowledge of archival standards and procedures.

• Solid experience and knowledge of appraisals and weeding of collections.

• General conservation experience (desirable).

Skills required

• Ability to build strong working relationships

• Proven problem-solving mind set and solution focused

• Self-motivated and capable of delivering in an off-site working environment

• Attention to detail

• Hardworking

The company

Our mission at HarperCollins is to harness the power of great publishing and to amplify it through world class marketing, global strength, and relentless innovation. We are all working towards the same goal, and we do it guided by what matters most to us. The culture at HarperCollins is defined by our six values, which inform our everyday actions and the way we behave. From Finance to Editorial, our values shape the way we work.

Our values tell a STORY…

Stories - We believe in the power of great publishing. From fiction, children’s and non-fiction to education and reference, our authors and content are at the heart of everything we do

Team - We help each other, work collaboratively, behave with integrity and always strive to communicate in a timely, open, honest and fair manner.

Out as well as in - We aim to lead the industry by looking out as well as in. Through observation of the marketplace, the consumer and the competitive environment we gain a better understanding of our business.

Resourcefulness - We support smart risk-takers and innovators, learning from experience without blame and being both curious and willing to change

You - We embrace difference, champion diversity of thought and being. We treat each other with respect and enjoy what we do.