Coras Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) are seeking to employ an Archivist. The Archivist will engage in professional archival work of appraisal, accessioning, description, preservation and storage management, researcher management and outreach. They will manage the property deeds for the land and property owned by CIÉ Group nationwide.Responsibilities and DutiesCataloguing and preserving archival collections as directed by the Group ArchivistInitiating, implementing and managing projects, either working alone, with the Group Archivist, or with contract staffSurveying, appraisal, disposal and accessioning of recordsDealing with internal and external queriesProviding access to archives for internal and external researchersAssisting in the management of the archival storage facilities, including reshelving, environmental monitoring, and liaising with facilities staffAssisting with procurement for archives projectsOutreach activities and the establishment and management of a social media presence for CIÉ Group ArchivesLiaising with CIÉ Group Solicitors and Group Property Departments in the management, retrieval and scanning of CIÉ property deedsPutting in place a project to effectively catalogue and rehouse the CIÉ property deed collection.Work RelationshipsReports to the Group ArchivistColleagues in the Group Secretary's DepartmentStaff in CIÉ and the Operating CompaniesColleagues in CIÉ with responsibility for recordsCIÉ property deeds stakeholders (particularly Group Property and Group Solicitors)Service providers (e.g. conservators, digitisation companies)CompetenciesProfessional archival knowledge and expertiseDemonstrates management and delivery of results, taking ownership of projects, processes and outcomesDemonstrates initiativeDemonstrates flexibility and openness to changeDemonstrates judgement, analysis and decision-makingDemonstrates commitment to continuous professional developmentDemonstrates interpersonal and communications skillsQualification and experienceAt the time of application, applicants should:hold a recognised archival management qualification accredited by the Archives and Records Association (UK & Ireland) or equivalent professional body in jurisdiction outside Ireland or the UKhave a minimum of 4 years post-qualification experience working as an archivist.have demonstrable experience of initiating and managing projects, such as cataloguing, preservation/storage, digitisation, data management or other projectshave experience of using a collections management system and dealing with collections datahave experience in working with archives in a variety of formats, preferably including 19th-20th century bound volumes, 20th century files, legal records and property deeds, photographic material or plans/drawingshave developed expertise in archival description data standards, and be familiar with cultural cataloguing standardsdemonstrate a good understanding of preservation and storage requirements for archives of different formatspreferably, have experience of archival surveying, appraisal and acquisitionpreferably, have experience of managing contractors or other staffpreferably, have some experience in administration and procurementpreferably, have experience of managing relationships with internal and external stakeholderspreferably, have experience of dealing with researchers and working in a reading room environment; andpreferably, have experience in outreach and public engagement.