Careers
Career opportunities in the record-keeping sector are wide-ranging, from archivists who acquire, manage and maintain documents and materials of historical and cultural importance to archive conservators who preserve and conserve historic documents, to records managers who ensure the effective and appropriate management of an organisation's records.
Career development is core to every professional working in the sector and at the ARA we are committed to offering our members a wide range of career support and guidance.
We help you with salary guidance and training opportunities, our own Professional Development and Registration Programme, and support with job opportunities – whether paid or voluntary.
The record-keeping sector is a dynamic, progressive and diverse place to be and we welcome you to come and join us.
Working in the record keeping sector
There are several ways in which you can make a career in the record-keeping sector; you can qualify through an ARA accredited degree, enter via a para-professional role, an apprenticeship or take on a voluntary role. Find out all you need to know about a career in the sector here.
Events and Training Opportunities with ARA
As you move along your career path you will inevitably be seeking ways to broaden your skills and knowledge. Training is core to this and the ARA team is here to help.
We provide a programme of events and training throughout the UK and Ireland for all those working in the sector. The content represents archives, archive conservation and records management interests. This includes subjects and themes that our members have identified as being important to their own professional development and career goals.
ARA members get access to special member discounts on all chargeable events. Many events are free and open to members or anyone with an interest in the topic.
Professional Registration
Professional development is critical to moving your career forward and is something we take seriously at the ARA. Our professional development programme is the pathway for ARA members to achieve professional qualification status in the form of Professional Registration.
To participate in the programme you need to be a member of the ARA.
If you are already a member, discover more and get started today.
Volunteering in the record-keeping sector
Volunteering with the ARA
We both encourage and support all those looking to volunteer in the record-keeping sector. If you are an ARA member we offer a range of volunteering opportunities within the organisation.
Volunteering in the Sector
We also provide guidance, support and opportunities for volunteering in the sector.
Salary Recommendations
The ARA is committed to supporting and promoting the archives, records management and archive conservation professions.
Salaries should reflect the skills, expertise and qualifications required to perform the duties of the post regardless of employer, sector or job title. We regularly review salaries across the sector in order to give you a guide on what to look for and expect.