About The Service
Glamorgan Archives is the key body in the preservation of the written history of a large and populous region of South Wales. It provides a joint service to the City and County of Cardiff, the County Borough Councils of Bridgend, Caerphilly (for the former Rhymney Valley District Council area), Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taff and the Vale of Glamorgan. The Office is located in purpose-built accommodation at Leckwith.
More information on Glamorgan Archives can be found at https://glamarchives.gov.uk/
About the job
The postholder’s main role will be as a member of the public services team working under the supervision of professional staff. Duties include answering enquiries in person and remotely, advising searchers on basic sources and document production. Other duties will include assisting in the reprographic service using digital photography, packaging and data input work. Previous experience of working with the public is desirable but not essential as full training will be given in the systems and procedures used in the Office. The job will involve a degree of physical activity when retrieving and replacing records.
A full, valid driving licence is desirable as is the ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh.
This role will be based onsite at the Glamorgan Archives building in Leckwith, Cardiff. Working hours will be 18.5 per week and will include our public opening hours Tuesday-Thursday.
What We Are Looking For From You
We are looking for individuals who are interested in our work, keen to learn in the role and in helping us making a difference to our customers by delivering an exceptional public service.
Working on-site at Glamorgan Archives you will help our team to look after 900 years of written history. You will deliver a high-quality customer service, in-person and in writing by email, improving access to the collection. You will help to care for and preserve the collection, though digital imaging and repackaging of records, and through data entry and the creation of improved finding aids.
Additional information
If after reading the job description, you have any questions about the role please contact Rhian Diggins on 029 2087 2299.
This post is part time and will work 18.5 hours per week.
When completing your online application, you should tailor your application to the role in the Supporting Information section, stating how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the Person Specification. You should also state how you meet any desirable criteria as we may use these to shortlist should we receive a large volume of applicants meeting all the essential criteria. The Supporting Information section of the online application form is limited to 4,000 characters – you can upload additional Supporting Information but please do not submit a CV as this is unlikely to provide the information needed. Please read the guidance on how to apply.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
Due to the current interim working arrangements, we are unable to provide recruitment packs or accept application forms via the post.
Please note the Council does not accept CV’s. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website:
Important information you need read in order to complete your application:-
• Application Guidance
• Applying for jobs with us
• Behavioural Competency Framework
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• Employee Charter
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If you need help with your application please contact our Into Work Services Team at www.intoworkcardiff.co.uk.
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