Do you have a passion for archives and preserving and sharing our Island’s heritage? Join the Isle of Man Public Record Office as a Records and Archive Officer (Archivist)! In this role, you will assist in the implementation of the Public Records Act 1999 within the Isle of Man Government and other public bodies. It is an exciting time for the Record Office, with a number of strategic initiatives in development including solutions for digital preservation. You’ll work as part of a small professional team within the Record Office and contribute to the development of the service at both strategic and operational levels. You’ll work with representatives from Government departments, Statutory Boards and local authorities, providing specialist advice on record-keeping and information management. Your work will include assisting with the production of records retention schedules and information asset registers, and involvement in new initiatives involving public records, such as electronic record-keeping initiatives and the establishment of a digital archive repository. You will undertake the selection of records for permanent preservation as archives, archive accessioning, cataloguing and will contribute to the delivery of Record Office services to the public, including our public reading room, enquiry service and outreach services. You’ll need a strong understanding of both records/information management and historic archive principles and practice to undertake this role. We welcome applications from candidates who are working towards an accredited qualification in records management/archive administration and are due to complete their qualification during 2023. FIND OUT MORE & APPLY