Project Archivist
Location
London
Salary
£24,000pa (0.8 of £30,000)
Closing Date
Friday 5 September 2025
Job title
Project Archivist
Part-time | Fixed-term
Are you looking for the opportunity to develop your career in archives working hands-on with unseen material documenting iconic names and events 1960s music? Do you want to gain experience in communicating archive material and research with the public?
Handel Hendrix House is seeking an archivist to catalogue, research and oversee the conservation and digitisation of an archive of around 1,000 items that promises to offer fascinating insight into the life and work of Jimi Hendrix and other iconic names in 1960s music.
About Handel Hendrix House
Handel Hendrix House cares for and presents to the public the homes of two of the greatest musicians ever to have lived in London.
George Frideric Handel lived at 25 Brook Street from 1723 until his death in 1759. It was here that Handel wrote and rehearsed his greatest works, including Messiah. In 1968, Jimi Hendrix moved into an adjoining flat at number 23. Here, in the only place he said he felt truly at home, Hendrix entertained, inspired and collaborated with other icons of British 60s rock music.
We present these buildings as an evolving celebration of Handel and Hendrix’s lives, sharing their music, their stories and our collections as a source of learning, enjoyment and inspiration for all.
Our vision is to be the place where people are inspired through music, creativity and stories, growing a sense of belonging in the musical worlds of London, past and present.
Role Overview
This substantial, high-impact fixed-term position will play a key-role in conserving, understanding and sharing recently acquired archival material of Anim Records. The
archive includes material related to Jimi Hendrix and the Jimi Hendrix Experience and other groups managed by Anim Records in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
This role is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to acquire this archive and will be able to preserve and share this record of music history with our audiences.
Key responsibilities
Develop a conservation strategy for the archive and work with specialist conservators to deliver the required work
Document and catalogue the archive and oversee its digitisation
Work with colleagues to share the archive with the public including through an online catalogue, public events, learning projects and displays
Ensure the long-term storage needs of the archive are understood and implemented
The successful candidate will have:
- An appropriate qualification in archive management, such as a level 7 ARA archives apprenticeship
- Previous experience of working with archive materials and an understanding of recognised standards and ethics for conservation, storage, cataloguing and access
- A positive, proactive attitude and the ability to work effectively with others in a small interdisciplinary team
- Experience of sharing archives with the public
- Experience of working within agreed budgets and timelines
- Experience of briefing and liaising with contractors
Additional benefits:
25 days annual leave per year (pro rata)
Company pension (3% employer contribution)
Working in an atmospheric historic environment in the heart of London
How to apply
To apply for this unique opportunity, please send us:
1. A cover letter explaining your suitability for the role and your motivations for applying
2. A current CV Applications should be sent to [email protected]
The complete job description can be downloaded using the PDF below.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.
