CDD 1 an : Project Officer « Joseph Hooker Correspondence », Kew Royal Botanic Gardens, Richmond, UK / Chargé.e de projet « Correspondance Joseph Hooker » aux Jardins botaniques royaux de Kew, Richmond (Royaume-Uni)

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  • Poste : Project Officer : Joseph Hooker Correspondence Project / Chargé.e de projet Correspondance Joseph Hooker.
  • Employeur : Kew Royal Botanic Gardens, Science Directorate, Library, Art & Archives Department, Richmond, United Kingdom / Jardins botaniques royaux de Kew, Direction scientifique, Département de la Bibliothèque, des Arts et des Archives – Richmond (Royaume-Uni).
  • Offre : recrutement contractuel : CDD de 1 an à mi-temps.
  • Date limite de candidature : 7 avril 2019.

[Annonce originelle rédigée en anglais]

EMPLOYEUR & CONTEXTE :

Kew is the world’s leading botanic gardens, at the forefront of plant and fungal science, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major visitor attraction. We want a world where plants and fungi are understood, valued and conserved – because our lives depend on them. We use the power of our science and the rich diversity of our gardens and collections to provide knowledge, inspiration and understanding of why plants and fungi matter to everyone.

This post will enhance access to Hooker’s papers through detailed cataloguing, transcribing and research on the collection and through maintenance and development of the Joseph Dalton Hooker Correspondence website, as well as participating in out-reach events to promote the life and science of Joseph Hooker.

The post is based within the Archives, which manages the institutional collection of Kew’s historic record of activities, as well as collections and other documents relating to the history of botany.

The salary will be £25,456 per annum pro rata. The position is for 18 hours per week, for one year. The days to be worked are flexible and the successful candidate can choose which days they prefer. 

Job Context : As the name implies the Library, Art & Archives are responsible for organising and managing Kew’s paper collections. The Archives Team manage the institutional collection of Kew’s historic record of activities, as well as collections and other documents relating to the history of botany and also the organisation of the modern records. The team ensures the provision of access to the information held within these records to the general public, as required by legislation, and also to Kew staff, enabling them to carry out their day to day work.

The Joseph Hooker Correspondence Project is making available an online repository of the personal and scientific correspondence of Joseph Hooker, the second Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and an important 19th century botanist and explorer. Through work on the papers of one of the UK’s most eminent scientists, this post will accelerate access to the collection and will inspire, entertain and ultimately transform people’s understanding of the important role Joseph Hooker and Kew has played in the development of botany worldwide.

POSTE & MISSIONS : 

Job Purpose : To deliver RBG Kew’s mission by :

  • Unlocking the potential in the Joseph Dalton Hooker papers held in the historical archives of RBG Kew, through detailed cataloguing, transcribing and research on the collection and development of a Joseph Dalton Hooker Correspondence website.
  • Through this work, the post will assist in the curation, preservation and making accessible of the historical archives of RBG Kew, ensuring that information is made available to Kew staff, the wider research world and the general public.
  • Reports to : Senior Archivist & Records Manager.

Accountabilities :

  1. Identification of letters and other items written by Joseph Dalton Hooker held at Kew and other organisations and preparation of these for digitisation, through liaison with either Kew’s preservation and digitisation staff, or external organisations (25%).
  2. Development of the Joseph Hooker Catalogue in accordance with professional and in-house standards, through the creation of detailed catalogue records in Calm (15%).
  3. Quality control of letter transcriptions to better aid interpretation and for addition to the Joseph Hooker correspondence website (25%).
  4. Management of the volunteer programme to assist in the transcription of the letters and on-going management of this programme (5%).
  5. Management of the content of the Joseph Hooker website, including uploading of digital images and transcriptions (10%).
  6. Initiation of activities designed to liberate information held in the Hooker collection, by the appropriate application of technology and other methods. This will include contributing to the departmental blog, displays for the public and outreach activities (10%).
  7. Collaboration with other research organisations and archive repositories, to raise the profile of Joseph Hooker and his correspondence (5%).
  8. Be prepared to assist in the Archives with other tasks as required to maintain the smooth running of the Library, Art & Archives at Kew (5%).

Note : the balance of time spent on each task will change as the project progresses.

Financial Responsibilities : All staff are responsible for management of their own time and resources.

Conditions d’exercice :

  • The position is for 18 hours per week, for one year. The days to be worked are flexible and the successful candidate can choose which days they prefer.
  • Contract Type : Fixed Term Appointment (FTA).
  • Contract end date : 1 year.
  • Hours of work : Part time.
  • Part-time hours per week : 18 hours per week.
  • Salary : £25,456 per annum pro rata.
  • Location : RGB Kew Gardens, Richmond, United Kingdom.
  • Poste limité à 1 an, 18 heures par semaine. Jours de travail flexibles : le/la candidat.e retenu.e pourra choisir ses jours de travail dans la semaine.
  • Recrutement : contrat à durée déterminée de 1 an.
  • Poste à mi-temps : 18h/semaine.
  • Rémunération : 25 456 livres sterling/an au pro rata du temps effectué.
  • Lieu de travail : Kew Royal Botanic Gardens, Richmond, United Kingdom.

See Employee Benefits – RBG Kew.pdf – We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a broad range of Learning and Development opportunities, with access to the Civil Service training curriculum, generous annual leave entitlement for new starters, family friendly policies, a choice of competitive pensions and flexible benefits scheme.

Voir le livret Avantages des employés du RGB Kew : cliquer sur Employee Benefits-RGB Kew.pdf.

PROFIL :

The post-holder will be educated to degree level, with a postgraduate qualification in archive management or equivalent experience, a good understanding of archival cataloguing, the ability to read nineteenth century writing and good communication skills.

Education and Experience :

Essential :

  • Degree in a relevant subject.
  • Postgraduate qualification in archives administration or equivalent experience.
  • Ability to read nineteenth century handwriting.
  • Good understanding of archival cataloguing and the relevant standards.
  • Demonstrable experience of being able to précis documents and write effectively.

Desirable : 

  • Experience of cataloguing archive collections.
  • Experience of using Calm.
  • Experience of transcribing historical documents.
  • Experience of managing volunteers.
  • Experience of communicating history to the public.
  • Knowledge of document digitisation and associated copyright issues.

Skills and abilities specific to the job :

Essential :

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Project management skills.
  • Ability to plan own time, work independently and use own initiative.
  • Good attention to detail and proven data entry skills.
  • Excellent IT skills.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and to deal with people at all levels.
  • Ability to identify items that are in need of conservation.
  • Ability to collect and interpret historical data.

Competency : Essential (✓)

  1. Seeing the big picture. ✓
  2. Changing and improving.
  3. Making effective decisions. ✓
  4. Leading and communicating.
  5. Collaborating and partnering. ✓
  6. Building capability for all.
  7. Achieving commercial outcomes.
  8. Delivering value for money.
  9. Managing a quality service. ✓
  10. Delivering at pace.

CANDIDATURES :

 

 

Source : Kew Gardens.