Archivist at Regional Archives, Part-Time Temporary Position

REGION UPPSALA · plný úvazek

Uppsala, Švédsko

Communications and Information Department Region Uppsala's Management Office is part of Region Uppsala, one of the largest employers in Uppsala County. The Management Office is led by the Regional Director and consists of approximately one thousand employees. With a guiding, supporting, and coordinating role, the Management Office is tasked with supporting the political leadership and administrations so that the political direction takes effect in the region's various operations. This enables Region Uppsala to fulfill its role both regionally and nationally. Do you want to develop and contribute to Region Uppsala's development - you are welcome to work with us! Our Operations The Regional Archives is the final archive for Region Uppsala's information to be preserved. Here, nearly six shelf kilometers of physical archives are stored, with documents from the late 1700s to the 2020s. We also handle digital archives and work in R7e-arkiv, a shared digital archival solution used by several Swedish regions. Approximately 12 employees work with us, and the workplace is conveniently located within walking distance from Uppsala Central Station. About the Position In this role as an archivist, you have an outward-facing and service-oriented role with emphasis on desk service and handling of incoming requests. You receive and manage inquiries from citizens and researchers via both email and telephone, issue archival documents, and perform confidentiality assessments. The position may also include work in other areas of archival operations, such as archive transfers and archive preservation. When needed, you can also participate in projects and ongoing administration and contribute to developing routines and working methods. Your Qualifications We are looking for someone with academic education as an archivist or other education that we consider equivalent. You have good knowledge of archive and information management and are confident in applying these skills in practice. You have experience handling inquiries within archival operations and providing service to the public. Experience in organizing and cataloging archives and archive preservation is meritorious. Your Competencies To thrive in this role, you need to be organized, thorough, and service-oriented. You collaborate well, build good relationships, and take responsibility for planning and driving your work independently. The work requires flexibility, good judgment, and the ability to quickly grasp new issues. You need to be able to prioritize when multiple tasks are ongoing simultaneously, be confident in interactions with others, and communicate clearly. A positive and solution-oriented approach is an important part of the work. We will place great emphasis on your personal qualities. What We Offer A temporary position at 50 percent with start date by agreement, no later than January 2027. The temporary position is preliminary through June 4, 2027, provided that the regular holder does not return to the position earlier. We also offer you the opportunity to be part of shaping the development in one of Sweden's fastest-growing regions. Welcome to a friendly workplace in the heart of Uppsala where we create social value. The Regional Archives is centrally located, close to Central Station – commuting here is easy. With us you receive benefits that make a difference, read about the benefits here (https://regionuppsala.se/formaner/). Want to Know More? For any questions about the position, you are welcome to contact recruiting manager Derya Genel, [email protected] Union Representatives: Vision - Christianne Simson, 018-611 32 51 SACO - Örjan Olsmats, 018-611 00 00 (switchboard) Other union organizations can be reached via Region Uppsala's switchboard 018-611 00 00. Want to Work With Us? Welcome to submit your application via the link below by September 25, 2026. Selection and interviews take place continuously, so do not wait to submit your application. Read about employment terms and salary setting at Region Uppsala here: Become Our New Colleague (https://regionuppsala.se/jobb-och-utbildning/bli-var-nya-kollega/) Region Uppsala values the qualities that equal gender distribution and diversity bring to our operations and welcomes applicants of all genders and with different ethnic backgrounds, functionality, and life experience. Region Uppsala places all permanent employees as part of total defense planning according to defense needs. This means for the individual employee no obligations in peacetime but is solely a planning measure. Before making an employment decision, a check of suspicion and criminal registers is conducted for all job applicants who, in the sought position, may work within psychiatric care, rehabilitation, care of children and youth, or coercive care of substance abusers, areas covered by optional register extracts. This applies to all who will work in patient-facing roles, even if the work tasks are not currently intended to primarily involve work with the aforementioned patient groups. This recruitment is conducted entirely by Region Uppsala and we decline telephone calls from recruitment companies and advertising sales representatives.