Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£19,240 Per Annum

About the Role
As part of our Research and Collections project, we are opening up and promoting our collections to the wider public for the very first time. We want to ensure that this is done in a way that fully supports our inclusion statement, recognising the diverse identities of individuals within our archive. You will thoroughly review, identify and contact individuals from our 30-year history to celebrate their cultural identities as contributors to the heritage within our existing archives. This role builds on previous work led by our Digital Archivist, introducing thematic research guides to our collections. You will deliver this next project, ensuring we recognise the diversity of all those who have contributed to our performance archive as artists and creatives.

About Shakespeare’s Globe
We use Shakespeare's enduring relevance to ignite the power of theatre to spread empathy and launch cultural experiences that inspire hope at every stage of people's lives. Our vision is to be the world's most exciting centre for Shakespeare and theatre experiences.

Team
The Trainee Archivist will be part of a team comprising a Library & Archive Manager, Collections Manager, Archivist, Digital Archivist, Librarian and a Library & Archive Co-ordinator, providing services to both Globe staff and the public.

Benefits
- Discount in the Globe shop and onsite restaurants/cafes
- Staff discounts via My Globe perks and better Bankside Buzzcard
- Free entry to selected shows, events and activities
- Access to our free employee assistance programme and 24/7 virtual GP service
- Eye test voucher scheme
- Flu vaccination scheme

Experience
Accurate data entry, written communication, interpersonal skills with a diverse range of colleagues, volunteers and service users, learning new skills including digital, problem-solving, teamwork and integrity.

About you
You are enthusiastic about inclusion and diversity, motivated to learn and contribute to recognising cultural identities within archives. You work well in a team and have strong interpersonal skills to engage with a diverse range of people.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are required. A willingness to learn and develop new skills is essential.