Vacant job

Are you a meticulous and structured archivist with experience in archive cataloging and preservation? We are now looking for a consultant for a comprehensive archive project at a government agency in the Stockholm area, where you will work with both practical and administrative archive tasks in close collaboration with colleagues. Do you want to contribute your skills in an important assignment that ensures order, accessibility, and long-term preservation management? Read more and apply below!

About the role

We are currently seeking an archivist for a longer full-time assignment at a government agency in the Stockholm area. The assignment aims to prepare and carry out the work of inventorying, organizing, and documenting a large archive collection in preparation for an upcoming move. You will work together with colleagues in the unit and be responsible for ensuring that the archive material is handled according to current regulations and archival principles. The work is primarily carried out at the agency's premises in Stockholm, but after the turn of the year 2026/2027, the assignment will continue at the agency's premises in Täby. The assignment will last for a 6-month period.

Common tasks include:

• Inventorying archive collections comprising approximately 350 shelf meters in preparation for the move.
• Organizing, cataloging, labeling, and reporting archives in the archive cataloging system.
• Rectifying deficiencies in the archive collection, for example by replacing archive boxes and file covers.
• Investigating and implementing disposal when necessary, as well as assisting with packing and arranging the archive.

Your profile

To succeed in the role, we see that you are meticulous, methodical, and quality-conscious. You have a structured approach to work, good collaboration skills, and enjoy combining practical archive work with administration and documentation. Furthermore, you have a strong sense of responsibility and the ability to work independently towards set goals.

Requirements for the position:

• An academic degree with a focus on archival science of at least 60 higher education credits.
• Experience in cataloging according to the general archive scheme.
• Good knowledge of the Public Access and Secrecy Act.
• Good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish.

Meritorious

Experience in moving archive collections and participating in archive relocation projects is considered meritorious. Experience working within government operations or other public organizations is also positive.

About Manpower

Manpower is Sweden's leading recruitment and staffing company with tens of thousands of attractive employers across the country as our clients. With our extensive network, both local and global, we can offer a multitude of exciting job openings that help you build your career, both in the short and long term. With us, you can apply for full-time jobs or part-time jobs alongside your studies. We always offer a market-competitive salary.

Application

Does this sound like an assignment for you? Selection and interviews are conducted continuously, so send in your application today! We do not accept applications via email.

If you have questions about the assignment, you are warmly welcome to contact the responsible consulting manager.

We look forward to receiving your application!