The postholders will each work on a specific externally-funded project/s within the Theatre Collection (2 posts) or Special Collections (2 posts) to make archival collections accessible to wider audiences. Each project will involve a range of activities, including cataloguing, preventive conservation, preservation, digitisation and engagement. The postholders will work closely with colleagues in their team and across the wider Library Service. Post 1: Pinney archive (Special Collections) – 2 years FTE, with the first 14 months working on the Pinney papers Post 2: John Addington Symonds archive (Special Collections) – 9 months FTE, or equivalent hours worked flexibly Post 3: Welfare State International archive (Theatre Collection) - FTE until 31/10/25 Post 4: Forkbeard Fantasy archive (Theatre Collection) – 3 years FTE All applications will be automatically considered for all 4 posts. What will you be doing? You will undertake a full range of collections management activities, including appraisal, preservation, cataloguing and identification of material for digitisation and digital preservation You will ensure professional standards and ethics are complied with throughout all processes, including complying with information and rights legislation and taking account of issues around sensitive material You will provide professional advice to researchers, students and stakeholders interested in the material and the wider project You will work with volunteers, colleagues and external groups on public engagement activities using archival material FIND OUT MORE & APPLY