King's Worcester - Archives Volunteer

Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised Archives Volunteer to support the care, cataloguing and interpretation of the King's School, Worcester historic collections.

Detail

We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised Archives Volunteer to support the care, cataloguing and interpretation of the King's School, Worcester historic collections.

Our School Archives contain a wealth of material documenting the history and development of King’s Worcester, its pupils, staff, and wider community. The successful volunteer will help to bring this material to life by improving the organisation and accessibility of the collection and creating engaging displays for pupils, staff, parents, visitors, and the wider school community.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an interest in archives, local or educational history, museums, heritage, or research. Previous professional archival experience is not essential, as full training and guidance will be provided.

We would be delighted to hear from individuals seeking to gain practical experience in archival work, as well as former staff, parents, alumni, or others who wish to contribute their time and skills to preserving our School’s history and heritage.

What the role offers:

1. An opportunity to contribute to the preservation of the history and heritage of The King’s School Worcester.
2. The chance to work with a varied and fascinating historical collection.
3. Training and support in basic archival practice and collections care.
4. Opportunities to develop skills in cataloguing, historical research, and exhibition/display work.
5. The opportunity to contribute ideas and develop displays that will be seen and enjoyed by the School community.

Start date: As soon as possible following successful completion of safer recruitment checks

Working pattern: The role is flexible, however we would ideally like a volunteer who can commit to one day per week for an initial period of six months. There may also be opportunities to contribute additional time around exhibitions, anniversaries, or special School events.

Job description and person specification: An outline of the key responsibilities, required skills, and eligibility criteria for the role can be found in the job description and person specification below.

Questions? Please message us at recruitment@ksw.org.uk

How to apply

1. Applicants must complete an application form which can be found on our Vacancies page and should be emailed to recruitment@ksw.org.uk
2. When completing the supporting statement of the application form please ensure that you refer to the job description and person specification. Please also provide a detailed employment history.
3. Application deadline: 9am Monday 30th November 2026
4. We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates and appoint to the role before the closing date, therefore early applications are encouraged.

The King’s Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self-declaration form in relation to any criminal record or information that may make you unsuitable to work with children, and will be subject to an online search.

In order to provide our pupils with a well-rounded and enriched educational experience that is truly representative of the world in which they grow up, the King’s Foundation strives to place equity, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that we build a community which is truly representative of all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that we will do that best if our employees come from different backgrounds and if we create an environment of inclusion and belonging for them.

Documents

• KSW Archives Volunteer 2026 PDF Document