About The Service
Glamorgan Archives collects, preserves and makes available to the public documents relating to the history of Glamorgan dating from the 12th century to the present day. Over 12km of documents are held in the strongrooms of its purpose-built facility.
We are looking to employ a Project Officer based at Glamorgan Archives, Clos Parc Morgannwg, Leckwith, Cardiff CF11 8AW to support delivery of the creation of a research guide to sources for the study of Minority Ethnic history. The project is funded through the Welsh Government’s Anti Racist Wales Culture Heritage and Sport Fund and supports delivery of its Anti-Racist Action Plan.
About the job
In this Project Officer role you will support delivery of a research guide to sources for the study of Minority Ethnic history.
You will oversee the project, holding responsibility for the recruitment of project volunteers and researchers, their training and supervision, and the management of the data they produce. You will publicise and promote the project and liaise with project partners, including Race Council Cymru and community volunteer organisations.
Working hours will be flexible during our office hours Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Some evening and weekend work may be required.
What We Are Looking For From You
You will have experience of supervising volunteers and will have previously worked on and successfully delivered short-term projects. You will have excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
You will be working with volunteers and researchers, and promoting and publicising the project, and will therefore have excellent communication skills and a flexible and positive approach to the role. You will be willing to travel locally in order to fulfil the promotional aspects of the role.
Familiarity with the diverse history of South Wales, knowledge of the heritage sector and experience of using archives and special collections, are desirable.
More information on the work of Glamorgan Archives can be seen at www.glamarchives.gov.uk.
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 temporary until 31st March 2024 and part-time based on a 22.2 hour week.
When completing your online application, you should tailor your application to the role in the Supporting Information section, stating how you meet eachof 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 CVas this is unlikely to provide the information needed. Please read the guidance on how to apply.
To find out more about our organisation to support your application, or potential future interview, you may find it helpful to find out a little more about Glamorgan Archives by following us on Twitter, Facebook and Instragram or by visiting our website www.glamarchives.gov.uk.
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.
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