Archive Specialist (Library and Archive)
Job Overview
About the BMA
The British Medical Association (BMA) is the trade union and professional body for doctors in the UK. We represent, support and negotiate on behalf of all UK doctors and medical students.
Join the BMA at a crucial time for doctors and the NHS and be part of a team working for better pay and conditions for the profession.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for an Archives Specialist to join the BMA library and archive team, to deliver and develop the BMA archive collections and manage the daily operations of the archive.
The Archives Specialist will ensure that the collection is catalogued and cared for to a high standard and that BMA members, staff and researchers can access material in a variety of formats. The role will have oversight of both electronic and print collections and physical objects.
The successful applicant will play an integral role in the modernisation of the archive service, collaborating closely with the Library and Archive Lead, the Records Manager and other departments across the organisation.
Due to the nature of the role, the successful applicant will predominantly be based onsite at BMA House in central London however, there is flexibility to work from home when required.
To be successful in the role you will have:
- Demonstrable experience of collections management alongside experience of working archives, ideally in a health or business environment.
- A professional qualification in records and archives management (or recognised equivalent) (essential)
- Good experience using an archives management system
- Knowledge of ISAD (G)
- Experience of cataloguing material in a variety of formats
- Experience of collections care and conservation
- Excellent communication skills and outstanding interpersonal skills
- Commitment to ensuring access for all BMA’s members, staff and researchers and the ability to build strong professional relationships, networks and to promote collections and services innovatively
Why work for us?
We offer a wide range of benefits including:
- 30 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a BMA company day
- Double matching pension contributions up to 12% of salary
- Additional leave entitlement for volunteering, moving house or wedding leave (after completion of probationary period)
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Group Income protection & life assurance that is seven times your annual salary
- Annual salary reviews & incremental salary increases from year one to year three
- Onsite gym and subsidised café (at BMA House in London)
- Electric Vehicle and Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme's (available after completion of probationary period)
- Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with free confidential counselling, a helpline and specialist support available
- Long service recognition every 5 years
- Professional subscription cover where membership of a professional institution is required for your role
- BMA Law - discounted rates for employees requiring legal services such as will writing/conveyancing
- Multiple flexible benefits and discounts through our employee benefits platform
- Lots of Learning and Development/training opportunities via our internal learning hub
- Season ticket loan (up to £10,000) (after completion of probationary period)
- Additional annual leave- buy up to 5 additional holiday days per year
Anonymous recruitment
The BMA endeavours to be an inclusive employer, ensuring fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for roles. To support our aims, we use specific software to remove all personal identifying information from CVs and applications. Personal information such as name, date of birth, age and gender are anonymised and will only become visible to hiring managers if you are selected for interview.
To apply please upload an up to date version of your CV and supporting information setting out your suitability for the role.
Whether the role needs you to work at home, in an office or in a hybrid way, we`ll provide all the support you need.
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply through our website. However, if you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support at any point during the application process, please email recruitment@bma.org.uk.
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
The role profile outlines the current key responsibilities and expectations for the position. However, the British Medical Association (BMA) is presently engaged in an organisation design process, which aims to ensure that our structure, roles, and ways of working best support our strategic objectives and the needs of our members. As a result, the responsibilities and scope of this role may be subject to change as the association evolves. The BMA is committed to communicating any such changes transparently and supporting colleagues through any transitions that arise as part of this process.
Diversity & Inclusion Monitoring:
Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts everybody with the right skills and experience and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.
BMA is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge as we recognise that diversity makes us stronger.
Please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship under the UK points-based immigration system, as we do not hold a sponsorship licence.