Archives and Local Studies Assistant

Archives and Local Studies Assistant

Location: Somerset Heritage Centre, Brunel Way, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton TA2 6SF

Hours: 7.4 hours per week, usual working day will be a Monday. The post may include occasional weekend work.

Salary: £23,557 per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent

We are looking for an Archives and Local Studies Assistant to be based at the Somerset Heritage Centre in Taunton. Working within the Somerset Archives and Local Studies team, you will assist with preparation for research and group visits, undertake collections care tasks under the supervision of an archivist and provide an effective and efficient front-line heritage service.

You will need excellent customer care and administrative skills as well as a willingness to learn about the different services of the Trust.

The South West Heritage Trust is an independent charity which delivers a broad range of heritage services across Somerset and Devon. With a turnover exceeding £3.5 million each year, we manage and run two Archives and Local Studies services, three museums (including the Museum of Somerset), and we look after the historic environment in Somerset, including over 400 acres of reserves.

If you would like to have an informal discussion or experience any difficulties with the recruitment process, please contact Ann Bradford (HR and Governance Manager) at ann.bradford@swheritage.org.uk.

The South West Heritage Trust encourages applications from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage applications from people from those sections of the community which are currently under-represented in the heritage sector including black, ethnic minority, and/or disabled applicants.

For further information and to access the application form, please follow the link below to our recruitment portal. Please note that CVs are not accepted as applications.

Archives & Local Studies Assistant 

Closing date: 9.00am Tuesday 7 April 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 15 April 2026