Some of our staff
Working here
Hours
Full time working hours are 36 hours per week. For many of our posts, subject to the discretion of the Head of Department based on business needs, flexible working patterns are available including part-time, term-time only, homeworking, annualised hours.
In addition to this, many staff are able to work flexi-time. Staff eligible for FWH are required to commence and finish duty between the core times of 07:00 to 10:00 and 16:00 to 19:00 Monday to Friday. There may be some departmental variation to these hours. All Band H staff will be required to participate in the Officer In Charge rota, which includes working occasional Saturdays. Contractual working requirements will be advised to all staff members.
Probation
12 month probationary period.
Holidays
- Bands A-F: 22 days annual leave per calendar year, rising to 25 days after 1 year's service and to 30 days after 8 years' service.
- Band G: 25 days annual leave per calendar year, rising to 30 days after 8 years' service.
- Band H: 30 days annual leave per calendar year.
In addition, all staff are entitled to 10½ days public and privilege leave per annum.
Benefits
- Choice of occupational defined benefit pension or stakeholder pension
- Childcare Voucher facilities (after 6 months' service)
- Sports and social club facilities
- Subsidised staff restaurant
- Opportunities for learning and development supported by Investors in People accreditation
- Learning Resource Centre
- Onsite gym
Retirement age
The standard retirement age for staff is 65.
Selection
Selection will be by interview. In addition, for some posts, applicants may be required to complete psychometric tests. Candidates will be notified of details of this, if applicable, in their invitation to interview letter.
Feedback
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide feedback to candidates who are not short listed. However, we are more than happy to provide feedback should you be unsuccessful following an interview.
Guaranteed interview scheme
As part of The National Archives commitment to diversity and equal opportunities, all applicants covered by the Disability Discrimination Act who meet a minimum standard against the key competencies for the post will be guaranteed an interview.
Nationality rules
Applicants must be British or Commonwealth citizens with the right to work in the UK, or nationals of states of the European Union.
