Project Archivist (Polish School of Medicine)

 

Grade UE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum, pro rata if part-time

Library & University Collections

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term: 24 months 

 

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The Role

The Heritage Collections team is seeking a qualified archivist with Polish language skills for the role of Project Archivist (Polish School of Medicine). In this role, you will oversee the delivery of a project to catalogue, preserve and disseminate knowledge of the collections which document the history of the Polish School of Medicine (PSM) at the University of Edinburgh. You will develop relationships with academic and local communities, scoping out work required for further understanding these collections and laying foundations for future activity.
 

Main responsibilities include: 

• Cataloguing and management of the identified collections in line with professional standards and local practice
• Development of specialist collections knowledge
• Liaising with and developing relationships with stakeholders
• Conducting collections-based or professional sector research
• Managing the project including its budget, procurement of materials and services and any use of interns and volunteers
• Representing and promoting the University through contributions to the heritage, cultural and engagement sector

 

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A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle: 

• Working within one of the world’s leading universities 
• Interesting work
• Excellent benefits and support 
• Contributing to the work and purpose of the University.

 

This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. 

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How to apply

Please include the following documents in your application:

- CV

- Cover letter

As a valued member of our team, you can expect: 

• A competitive salary. 

• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. 

• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.

• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits. 

   

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We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, as we acknowledge they are currently underrepresented in our area.

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On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK. 

Key dates to note

 

The closing date for applications is 8 September 2026.

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