Project Cataloguer - Blair Archive (Fixed Term Contract)

Project Cataloguer - Blair Archive (Fixed Term Contract)

The Wallace Collection Closing date: Sun, 11 Oct 2026

Role: Curation
Contract: Contract
London

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Project Cataloguer - Blair Archive (Fixed Term Contract)

Job Description

Claude Blair (1922-2010) was an internationally renowned expert on European arms and armour, publishing extensively on the topic. He began his museum career at the Tower of London and later moved to the Victoria and Albert Museum, where he became Keeper of Metalwork. His archive at the Wallace Collection consists of correspondences, notes, photographs and personal papers, related to his research, publications, extensive career and role as a founding member of the Church Monuments Society.

The Project Cataloguer will be responsible for cataloguing the remainder of the Blair Archive, which has already been box-listed, with cataloguing work currently underway. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse and fascinating collection, including material relating to arms and armour and medieval history.

The position will sit within the Curatorial team, reporting to the Archivist.

Job Requirements

Essential
- Postgraduate qualification in Archives and Records Management or equivalent experience.
- Experience of cataloguing complex archive collections to ISAD(G) standards using Excel spreadsheets and/or collections management systems.
- Proficiency working with standard business software including MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

For further details including a Full Job Brief and how to apply please visit: https://www.wallacecollection.org/about-us/join-team/

Job Responsibilities

General
- Catalogue the Blair Archive in accordance with ISAD(G) standards, using Excel spreadsheets for ingest into the new archive database (CollectionsIndex+) and/or cataloguing directly in CollectionsIndex+.
- Number and rehouse items that are not currently stored to archival standards, and identify materials requiring specialist packaging.
- Handle all archival materials safely and professionally, in accordance with relevant procedures and standards.

For further details including a Full Job Brief and how to apply please visit: https://www.wallacecollection.org/about-us/join-team/

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Project Cataloguer - Blair Archive (Fixed Term Contract)
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Role: Curation
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Sun, 11 Oct 2026
  • Location:
    London
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Job: Project Cataloguer - Blair Archive (Fixed Term Contract)

Job: Project Cataloguer - Blair Archive (Fixed Term Contract)

Organisation: The Wallace Collection

Postcode: W1U 3BN

How to Apply

Please complete the Application Form, and the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, following the links provided on our website. Please note the equal opportunities form is used for monitoring purposes only and does not form part of the selection process. Both forms should be emailed to [email protected] by midnight 11/10/2026. Please note late applications or applications via a CV will not be considered.

Interviews for the role will take place week commencing, 19/10/2026. Candidates who have been shortlisted for interview will be contacted after the closing date. Due to the large number of applications we receive, it will not be possible to contact or give feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted for interview.

Start date: As soon as possible

Appointment to the role is subject to a satisfactory Basic Disclosure check. The Wallace Collection is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.