- Employer:
- Torfaen County Borough Council
- Location:
- Civic Centre, Glantorvaen Road, NP4 6YB, United Kingdom.
- Pay:
- Apprenticeship rates
- Hours of work:
- 31-40 hours per week
- Training provider:
- Educ8
- Level:
- Apprenticeship (Level 3)
- Sector:
- Creative, Design and Media
- Pathway:
- Community Arts
- Possible start date:
- 01 September 2026
- Closing date:
- 03 August 2026
- Positions available:
- 1
- Vacancy ID:
- 7138
About the apprenticeship
Duties
This varied role offers the chance to gain hands-on experience working with unique historical collections, helping to preserve and promote the documentary heritage of Gwent for future generations. You will support access to archive collections both onsite and online, assist with cataloguing and preservation activities, and contribute to exhibitions, outreach projects and digital engagement initiatives
Whether you are starting your career, looking for a new challenge or hoping to build a future in the archives and heritage sector, this role offers excellent opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and experience within a supportive team environment. You will gain practical experience in areas such as archive collections management, digitisation, preservation, customer service and community engagement, while learning from experienced professionals and making a valuable contribution to preserving the history of local communities.
We're looking for someone who is keen to learn, enjoys working with people and has an interest in history, heritage or local communities. Whether your experience comes from education, volunteering, work or personal interests, we'd love to hear how your skills and enthusiasm could contribute to the work of Gwent Archives. Training and support will be provided to help you develop and thrive in the role.
Requirements
Skills
As an Archives Apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience working with unique historical collections while helping to preserve and promote Gwent's documentary heritage for future generations. Working as part of a supportive team, you will help people discover and access archive collections both onsite and online, assist with cataloguing, digitisation and preservation work, and contribute to exhibitions, educational activities, community projects and digital engagement initiatives.
Throughout the Apprenticeship, you will receive training and support to develop valuable skills, knowledge and experience within the archives and heritage sector.
Qualifications
No qualifications required.
Language
- Welsh Spoken Skills:
- No
- Welsh Written Skills:
- No
Course details
- Training provider:
- Educ8
- Training provider course:
- Digital Skills in Business
About the employer
Civic Centre, Glantorvaen Road, NP4 6YB, United Kingdom
Disability confident
Yes, we are part of the Disability Confident Scheme from the UK Department for Work and Pensions.
Please note that all apprenticeships are open to everyone. However, some organisations have worked to achieve Disability Confident accreditation. You should always apply for the apprenticeship you feel best suited to.
Interview arrangements
Face-to-face interview if successfully shortlisted. Reasonable adjustments can be arranged if requested.
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