Location
London, Lambeth Borough

Hours
Part-Time - 27.5 hours per week

Salary
£43,308 rising in annual increments to £45,852 per annum (PO1)

About the Role
This role is responsible for the day-to-day operations and delivery of a high-quality archive and local history service for Lambeth Council. You will lead major archives projects and act as the main local contact for the community. The post-holder will create and develop partnership opportunities to extend the service’s reach and responsiveness to changing customer needs and demand. The role is based within Lambeth Archives, a specialist team managing historic council records, local studies collections, and a small museum collection. The service operates from a new purpose-built archive facility on Brixton Hill, featuring a welcoming public search room and extensive strong room with space for new collections for the next 25 years.

About Us
Lambeth Council is committed to bold ambitions for the future of its communities and residents through the Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth’. The One Lambeth Programme drives transformational change, guided by values of Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. Lambeth is a vibrant and diverse borough in South London with over 317,600 residents, home to more than 130 languages, the Windrush generation, London’s largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. The borough offers exceptional schools, green spaces such as Brockwell Park, cultural institutions like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned facilities including St Thomas’s Hospital.

Benefits
Staff enjoy a range of benefits including participation in five staff networks (Black, Asian and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women’s), generous annual leave starting at 27 days and increasing with service, membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme, hybrid working arrangements, employee assistance programme, discounts at local restaurants and Active Lambeth Gyms, learning and development opportunities including apprenticeships, cycle to work scheme, secure bike storage, and trade union membership.

Experience
- At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role or environment
- Advanced computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and statistical analysis/performance management software
- Good knowledge of archives, local studies, and management
- Experience in project management and delivering transformational change
- Experience of financial and budgetary management
- Experience working in a customer service environment and implementing quality standards
- Experience working with partners and community organisations
- Significant experience in the archives or local history sector

About you
You will be a proactive and organised professional with strong leadership skills, able to manage complex projects and develop partnerships. You should be responsive to community needs and committed to delivering excellent public services. A collaborative approach and ability to work within a small specialist team are essential.

Qualifications
Please refer to the detailed job description and person specification for full qualification requirements.