Archivist and Engagement Producer

Job Description

The Archivist and Engagement Producer is responsible for overseeing the collecting, cataloguing and digitising of inivas archive collections, and engagement with those collections by the public through the production of new digital content and programming.This post will be responsible for creating a strategy for the cataloguing our collections, and carrying out digitisation of key parts of the iniva Archive (1994-present). This includes key educational texts, as well as documenting current projects such asFuture Collect, and producing new digital content to widen our arts educational remit.Freelands FoundationThe role of Archivist and Engagement Producer has been made possible and is fully funded through a 3.5-year grant from the Freelands Foundation. Thisgrant supports inivas unique learning programme, and is centred around the invigoration of the Stuart Hall Library, a unique collection of books, artist and curatorial archives of Black British Arts movements. A UK-wide programme of learning, community engagement,events, residencies and digitalisation will challenge conventional notions of diversity and difference; with audiences operating at the heart of these porous programmes.Ideal candidateThe ideal candidate will bring excellent knowledge and experience of bestpractice in archival storage and cataloguing to the team, to methodically identify, record and preserve a resource as well as select and acquire new material related to inivas current artistic programme according to established retention schedules. As suchexperience creating archives policies and procedures; records management of physical and digital files and retention schedules is advantageous.A passion for increasing opportunities for access to collections through digitisation and public engagement is essential.As the role develops into year 2 and 3 of the project, it will be important that you are a culturally competent and empathetic producer with a proven track record of working creatively with artists of colour with diverse artistic practices who explore thepolitics of race, class and gender.A highly competent multi-tasker and team player who has strong communication and relationship building skills and the ability to work sensitively with a range of stakeholders adjusting your approach as appropriate would beideal for this role.Candidates from underrepresented communities are particularly encouraged to apply for this role. We are committed to increasing the diversity and inclusion of staff within the Arts and Archives sectors. We welcome applications from everyonewho meets the person specification of the role.How to ApplyTo apply, please send us a completed application form andEqual Opportunities Monitoring Form (see below) to with Archivist and Engagement Producer as the email subject. CVs are not accepted as partof the application.DeadlineThe deadline for applications is Wednesday 1st December 2021 at midnight. Applications received after this time will not be permitted.Please note that due to limited resources, unfortunately, applicants not shortlisted for interviewswill not be informed.InterviewsWe expect the date of interview to be 15th December. We are open to other dates for interview should that date be inconvenient.Further informationFor further information, job description and person specification, please followthe link above.If you are unable to download these forms or require them in large print, please contact Simina Neagu at