Location
City of Westminster, Parliamentary Estate, Westminster

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£38,700 per annum plus £11,211 employer contribution to the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme

About the Role
As Archives Workflow Coordinator, you will play an important role in supporting the UK’s parliamentary democracy by helping Members carry out their responsibilities effectively. You will be part of a collaborative community working alongside colleagues from a wide range of professions to make Parliament happen. Based on the historic Parliamentary Estate in Westminster, you will work closely with colleagues across Parliament and The National Archives, including archivists, digital archivists, information managers, and records specialists. This role offers a unique opportunity to build valuable relationships, develop expertise across multiple disciplines, and contribute to work of lasting national significance.

Your responsibilities will include establishing and embedding tools, processes, and best practices for transferring records to The National Archives (TNA) and managing records retained in Parliamentary custody. You will support Parliament in managing information responsibly and effectively, ensuring compliance with information legislation while enabling greater public understanding and engagement with Parliament's work. Through your efforts, you will contribute meaningfully to preserving and improving access to Parliament's documentary heritage.

Key duties include supporting colleagues in shaping and implementing collections management processes for closed records retained by Parliament, developing and documenting processes for future record transfers to TNA, collaborating on the design and testing of systems for digital record transfers, contributing to sensitivity review and annual record opening activities, partnering with Information and Records Management teams to promote consistent approaches, and assisting with the transfer of physical and digital records to ensure effective management and preservation of collections.

Experience
Understanding and experience of archives and/or information management standards and practices.

About you
Outstanding communication skills, including the ability to explain specialist concepts to a range of audiences.
The ability to form strong relationships with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing requirements and prioritise accordingly.

Qualifications
It would be advantageous to have project management experience, particularly in planning and managing small projects.
A recognised postgraduate qualification in Archives, Information Management, or a related discipline is desirable. Equivalent knowledge and expertise gained through practical experience in the field will also be valued.
Willingness to learn and develop skills in relevant areas is important.