Project Archivist

Job description

Project Archivist – Circa £30k (ARA salary recommendations taken into consideration)

Location – Norwich with ability to work on-site most days

Contract – 1 year

Aviva is seeking a dedicated Project Archivist for a fixed-term role to manage, assess, and organize a newly acquired collection of historical documents. This role requires a passionate individual eager to handle the appraisal and cataloging of legacy records, ensuring their preservation and accessibility.

The project is initially for 1 year, with the possibility of extension, and it is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a discrete piece of work with tangible impact. There is also the potential to work with the Group Archive on other activities.

This position is ideal for an emerging professional with a qualification in Archives and Records Management or who is currently pursuing one, and has a background in a relevant area, demonstrating foundational skills and understanding necessary for archival work.

A bit about the job:

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Manage transfer of material from onsite storage

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Make appraisal decisions in conjunction with Aviva’s archivists

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List and arrange records for long-term preservation

Skills & Experience required

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A qualification in archives and records management, or equivalent (those working towards qualification will be considered)

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Experience of working with paper-based collections

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Cataloguing experience and knowledge of cataloguing systems

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An interest in business archives

What you’ll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

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Salary Circa £30k (ARA salary recommendations taken into consideration)

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Bonus opportunity - 8% of annual salary (actual amount dependent on individual and company performance)

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Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.

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29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days

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Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products , and other retailer discounts

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Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan, and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme

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Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave

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Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work

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Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others

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We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

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Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Excited but not sure you tick every box? Research tells us that women, particularly, feel this way. So, regardless of gender, why not apply. And if you’re in a job share just apply as a pair.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working –spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

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We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Robert Danacica a call on +44 020 4587 9569 or send an email to robert.danacica@aviva.com