https://jobs.co.uk/job/searchroom-and-engagement-assistant-connect2hackney--ff866b2d-df35-4561-91d7-4822dbc0d8ab RSS feed for Searchroom and Engagement Assistant at Connect2Hackney. en-gb Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:20:48 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/searchroom-and-engagement-assistant-connect2hackney--ff866b2d-df35-4561-91d7-4822dbc0d8ab https://jobs.co.uk/job/searchroom-and-engagement-assistant-connect2hackney--ff866b2d-df35-4561-91d7-4822dbc0d8ab Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:53:38 GMT Location: London | Salary: 150.00-150.00 Daily | Type: Temporary | Job Title: Searchroom and Engagement AssistantLocation: Hackney Archives, Dalston E8Rate: 150 per day PAYEHours 7 hours per day: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM - 2 Days a Week Length: 6 Weeks Reporting To: Archives ManagerDepartment: Libraries, Culture and HeritageAbout the RoleHackney Archives is seeking a dedicated Searchroom and Engagement Assistant to deliver exceptional, customer-focused front-line service. You will play a vital role in helping visitors explore, discover, and celebrate Hackney''s rich and diverse history while ensuring our unique, irreplaceable collections are protected and preserved.This role coincides with the Black History season. You will actively support events and initiatives focused on Hackney''s African and African-Caribbean communities and historic collections. Candidates with research/events experience and lived experience of this community are strongly encouraged to apply. Key ResponsibilitiesCollections Access and CareInvigilate the searchroom, ensuring the security, safe handling, and preservation of fragile historical archives and library collections.Assist with book stock maintenance, accession preparation, retrieval, re-shelving, and organizing open-acces... Temporary