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Records Assistant Jobs in Strang, Braddan, Isle of Man at Isle of Man Public Service Careers
Title: Records Assistant
Company: Isle of Man Public Service Careers
Location: Strang, Braddan, Isle of Man
About The Role
Would you like to be part of a small, dynamic team dedicated to preserving the historical archives of Isle of Man public bodies?
The Isle of Man Public Record Office is seeking a flexible and friendly Records Assistant with an interest in Manx history to join our team. The Isle of Man Public Record Office is the official archive for Isle of Man Government and public bodies. We select and preserve records of Isle of Man public bodies which are of historical and cultural significance and make these records available to the public for research.
As Records Assistant, you will play a vital role in service delivery and collections care. You’ll support visitors to the Record Office, help them find historic records, retrieve material from our stores, and supervise the public reading room. The role includes answering enquiries about the records in our care, providing clerical support to the Records/Outreach and Archive Officers and Public Records Officer, carrying out building security and maintenance checks, and assisting with listing, surveying, preserving and cleaning records. You will also have the opportunity to participate in our active outreach programme, helping to deliver exhibitions, social media and events to raise awareness and encourage use of our archive collections.
If contributing to the preservation and promotion of the Island’s historical records appeals to you, apply now and explore the next step in your archival journey.
A workplace that invests in you
A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.
A generous annual leave entitlement, a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year.
A flexi-time scheme where you can accrue additional time worked to take as leave.
Enjoy occasional remote working opportunities, with prior agreement from your manager.
Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.
Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors.
Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and signposting on a wide range of issues.
Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.
Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.
Free car parking.
Working for the Isle of Man Public Service
We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.
We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.
The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates . We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.
Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.
We are committed to and as an entire nation , we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy, and environment.
Things to note
A basic police check is required for this post, the cost of which will be covered by the Isle of Man Government.
Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.
Ready to apply?
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Applications will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. If you have difficulties applying online, please contact us on 01624 685000 or by email at .
