Archives Assistant - Participation

Archives Assistant - Participation

Vestry House Museum Closing date: Mon, 30 Mar 2026

Artform: Museums
Role: Curation
Contract: Temporary
London

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Job Summary

A part time (3 days/21 hours per week) fixed-term role supporting engagement and participation activities at Waltham Forest Archives, with opportunities to learn about museum and archives operation from the team.

Job Description

Working in a small team based at Waltham Forest Archives, you will contribute to the developmental phase of the National Lottery Heritage Fund-supported project Heritage in the Making, specifically on engagement and participation for the Archives. You will work with the Engagement Producer on the pilot to develop new programmes that will increase access to and participation in the Archives and Local Studies Library. The role will provide an overview of the process of engagement and participation within the context of heritage setting, in particular archive and local studies collections.

Job Requirements

- An interest in museums, galleries and archives; - Able to work as part of a team as well as on your own; - Good overall knowledge of Microsoft office applications; - Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads and achieve deadlines; - Good verbal and written communication skills; - Numerate and accurate with attention to detail; - English and Maths GCSE grade 5 or equivalent qualification

Job Responsibilities

- Support the Engagement Producer to plan and deliver schools sessions; - Support the Engagement Producer to plan and deliver community sessions; - Assist with publicity and audience development; - Contribute to data collection and evaluation; - Learn about archives and museums collections management, handling and operation.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Archives Assistant - Participation
  • Salary: £30k-£40k (pro-rata)
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Museums
  • Role: Curation
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Closing date: Mon, 30 Mar 2026
  • Location:
    London
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Job: Archives Assistant - Participation

Job: Archives Assistant - Participation

Organisation: Vestry House Museum

Postcode: E4 7EN

How to Apply

Applications must be made via the Waltham Forest jobs website using the link below. All applications are anonymized prior to shortlisting. Application deadline: 30/03/2026 23:59