Principal Records Specialist - Maps

The National Archives has one of the largest and richest archival map collections in the world, consisting of more than six million maps and plans. The post holder could potentially have existing expertise in any aspect of the map collections, but we would particularly welcome applications from applicants with expertise in one or more of the following:

• Military mapping
• Maps as evidence for environmental and ecological histories
• Maps in the context of the British Empire and global majority histories

This is a full time post. However, requests for part-time working, flexible working and job share will be considered, taking into account at all times the operational needs of the Department.

A combination of onsite and home working is available and applicants should be able to regularly travel to our Kew site for a minimum of 60% of their work time.

How to apply:

If you are an internal applicant: please do not use the link on this page. Please apply via your employee Workday account.

If you are an external applicant: to submit your application please click the link following 'Museum Website' below.

You will be asked to provide details of your work experience and write a personal statement, not exceeding 1200 words. In your statement please explain, using examples, how you meet the essential criteria below. You may draw on knowledge, skills, abilities, experience gained from paid work, domestic responsibilities, education, leisure interests and voluntary activities. Please note selection for interview will largely be based on the information you provide in this section.

We understand that you might use artificial intelligence (AI) and other resources to assist with your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, and original and doesn’t include ideas or work that isn’t your own. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

Please note: anonymised recruitment is standard for roles across the Civil Service. However, due to the nature of this role and the information required in the selection process, please disregard any requests to anonymise your application.

Essential criteria:

- Demonstrable knowledge and expertise in one or more aspects of the map collections at The National Archives, as evidenced through qualifications or experience
- Demonstrable ability to develop and drive innovative and engaging projects with a creative approach to problem solving
- Experience of communicating research effectively to non-specialist audiences (e.g. digital content, exhibitions, public talks, outreach workshops and teaching)
- Active research profile and demonstrable credibility in the academic and research sectors relating to specialist field, including publications
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, and ability to interact well and build effective relationships and networks within the organisation and externally
- Ability to handle a varied and demanding workload, to work collaboratively to deliver projects to time and budget and to manage own priorities within a supportive team environment
- Commitment to own learning and professional development

Museum Website: https://nationalarchives.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/Kew/Principal-Records-Specialist---Maps_JR200480