Archivist – The Bugatti Trust

Aim Museums; Gotherington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A notable historical institution in Gloucestershire is seeking an Archivist to manage its extensive archives. This role involves supporting the Senior Archivist with operations, including cataloguing and digitisation of materials. Candidates should possess strong organisational and communication skills and a genuine interest in history. Flexibility and previous related experience are advantageous. The position offers a salary of up to £40,000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience, with minimum part-time hours of 21 per week.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Must have communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations including cataloguing and digitising.
• Maintain accurate computerised records and complete digitisation.
• Welcome visitors to the established museum.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility and initiative

Ability to work independently

Proficiency in French

Tools

Scanning hardware/software

Photoshop

Archival software

Job description

Salary: up to £40,00 per annum, negotiable based on experience ( pro-rata for part-time hours)

Hours: Part time or full time

Location: The Bugatti Trust, Gloucestershire

The Bugatti Trust, located at Prescott Hill, Gotherington, Gloucestershire, is seeking an Archivist for its renowned historical archive – the largest working Bugatti Archive in the world. Established in 1987 by Hugh Graham Conway, the Trust houses over 27,000 technical drawings, 10,000 plus photographs, and thousands of historic documents. The role is part time (with a minimum of 21 hrs a week) or full time with a salary dependent upon experience. The post requires occasional weekend work and regular Friday work from March to October. A full driving licence is essential.

The Archivist will support the Senior Archivist in managing daily operations, including cataloguing, digitising, and moving both physical and digital archive materials. Key responsibilities include maintaining accurate computerised records, completing the digitisation programme, identifying technical drawings, assisting with exhibit maintenance and creation, and producing exhibition-quality photographic files for publications. Duties also involve filing, retrieving, and returning archived documents, scanning and integrating new materials, preparing files for storage or destruction, supporting newsletter production, and covering reception duties. The Archivist will also be required to welcome visitors as and when required to the established museum which is open all year round.

Candidates should demonstrate excellent organisational, administrative, IT, and communication skills, attention to detail, manual dexterity, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a small established team. Flexibility, initiative, and a genuine interest in history and record preservation are essential. Beneficial skills include experience with scanning hardware/software, Photoshop, archival software, motoring history, technical aspects of motor vehicles, and proficiency in French. Previous experience in a similar environment is advantageous but not required.

The Bugatti Trust is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religious practice or any other perceived differences. We are an armed forces friendly employer.

Please email [e-mail] attaching your C.V. a personal profile and four references, two of which must be work related. All applications should be received no later than Thursday 1 January 2026.