Job Overview

Library and Evidence Support Archives Specialist

About the BMA

The British Medical Association (BMA) is the trade union and professional body for doctors in the UK.  We represent, support and negotiate on behalf of all UK doctors and medical students. 

We have an exciting opportunity for an Archives Specialist to join the BMA library and evidence support team, to deliver and develop the BMA archive collections and manage the daily operations of the archive.

The Archives Specialist will ensure that the collection is catalogued and cared for to a high standard and that BMA members, staff and researchers can access material in a variety of formats. The role will have oversight of both electronic and print collections and physical objects.

The successful applicant will play an integral role in the modernisation of the archive service, collaborating closely with the Library and Evidence Support Lead, the Records Manager and other departments across the organisation.

Due to the nature of the role, the successful applicant will predominantly be based onsite at BMA House in central London however, there is flexibility to work from home when required.

To be successful in the role you'll have:

• Demonstrable experience of collections management alongside experience of working archives, ideally in a health or academic environment.
• A professional qualification in records and archives management (or recognised equivalent)
• Good experience using an archives management system
• Knowledge of ISAD (G)
• Experience of cataloguing material in a variety of formats
• Experience of collections care and conservation
• Excellent communication skills and outstanding interpersonal skills
• Commitment to ensuring access for all BMA’s members, staff and researchers and the ability to build strong professional relationships, networks and to promote collections and services innovatively

Why work for us?

We offer a wide range of benefits including:

• 30 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a BMA company day
• Double matching pension contributions up to 12% of salary
• Additional leave entitlement for volunteering or moving house (after completion of probationary period)
• Onsite gym and subsidised café at BMA House
• BMA Law - discounted rates for employees requiring legal services such as will writing/conveyancing
• Multiple flexible benefits and discounts through our employee benefits platform
• Lots of Learning and Development/training opportunities via our internal learning hub
• Season ticket loan (up to £10,000) after completion of probationary period

Whether the role needs you to work at home, in an office or in a hybrid way, we`ll provide all the support you need.  For any queries please email recruitment@bma.org.uk

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply through our website. Please, note that we are unable to accept applications via email.

Diversity & Inclusion Monitoring:

Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.

BMA is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge as we recognise that diversity makes us stronger.

Please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship under the UK Licenced Worker Scheme, as we do not hold a sponsorship licence.