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Assistant Archivist (12 month maternity cover) – £35,000 – £36,000 gross per annum

As one of the four Inns of Court, we are proud to provide support, education and accommodation to barristers at every stage of their careers.

In this full-time role (35hrs p/w) you will support the work of the Archive department, to encompass work with the archive collection as well as the Inn’s wider historic collections, including silver, paintings and armour. You will be involved in member engagement activity (including physical displays and online outreach), the arrangement and description of archival records, the application of preservation practices and standards, and response to research enquiries. You will also undertake research and other collections information activities relating to the historic collections and assist with the co-ordination of the silver collection.

We provide a raft of benefits to our people including Life Assurance, an Employee Assistance Programme (online resources and access to confidential counselling services), Private Medical insurance (incl, gym membership), medical cashback scheme (e.g. for dental, optical), generous pension (12% employer contribution), Season Ticket Loans, generous annual leave entitlements, access to a range of learning & development opportunities as well as the opportunity to join our dedicated team and work in a beautiful, unique and historical setting in central London.

Middle Temple is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an environment that promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are looking for candidates who share this commitment and we strongly encourage candidates to apply regardless of your socioeconomic circumstances, gender, race, religion and belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability or anything else that makes you who you are.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

Closing date for applications 10am Tuesday 29th August 2023 . Successful shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview on Monday 11th September 2023.