Archivist | 11525 | Fixed Term Contract until 17 September 2027 | 37 hours per week | £33,119 to £34,811 per annum (Scale G) | Norwich The Norfolk Record Office requires a qualified archivist, or someone working towards an archival qualification as recognised by the Archives and Records Association. The successful candidate will support the acquisition, preservation, management, discovery and promotion of archive collections while ensuring high-quality public access and engagement. The successful candidate will work as part of a professional team delivering public services, accessioning and cataloguing collections, responding to enquiries, supporting preservation activities and contributing to projects. The role is for a fixed term of eight and a half months whilst the existing postholder is seconded to another role. For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Jonathan Draper on 01603 222692 or email jonathan.draper@norfolk.gov.uk [jonathan.draper@norfolk.gov.uk] These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council: • Competitive salary • Generous holiday entitlement • Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service • Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependent on your job role and business need. • Financial benefits such as: * ‘Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out. [https://norfolk.rewardgateway.co.uk/Authentication/Start] • A Blue Light card [https://www.bluelightcard.co.uk/] for Fire Service and Social Care Workers • Relocation expenses (where applicable) • An advance of your expenses if you travel for work • Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions • Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes • Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility) • A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity. Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job description and person specification [https://nccjoblibrary-buhfawbxbvb6brdj.a03.azurefd.net/11525_Archivist_CES.docx] to help you demonstrate how you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions [https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/jobs-training-and-volunteering/work-at-norfolk-county-council/vacancies/recruitment-information-for-candidates] here. Already a Norfolk County Council employee? 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We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position. Redeployment closing date: 2 November 2026 23:59 All other applicants closing date: 9 November 2026 23:59 We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate. We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county. We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation. We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.