ARA Scotland are looking for a joint training officer
Applications to be received by 17.00pm on 28th February 2026
What are we looking for?
ARA Scotland is looking to recruit a second training officer to join its committee. We are looking for motivated, engaged people to join our committee.
At ARA Scotland we are looking to match the right person to the right volunteering opportunity. We want to hear about you, your passions, and what you believe you can bring to the ARA Scotland committee. We are specifically interested in hearing from people with different forms of experience, or who may be interested in joining ARA Scotland as a development opportunity.
ARA Scotland is a regional section of the Archives and Records Association for the UK and Ireland. We are committed to supporting and developing our volunteers. ARA Scotland has budget to reimburse the travel and subsistence of our volunteers. We would also support post-share applications.
What kind of skills and requirements are needed?
Passion for archives and/or records management, self-motivator
Good events delivery skills, either in-person or virtual
Good verbal communication skills
An ability to manage your own work and prioritise tasks with different deadlines
Good teamworking skills
We are primarily looking for individuals who work, study, or reside in Scotland. There will be a reasonable expectation for committee members to travel within Scotland to support our promotional and development events.
Individuals are expected to have a basic knowledge of the archives and recordkeeping sectors in Scotland.
Committee members must be active members of the Archives and Records Association.
What kind of tasks would a training officer be asked to do?
Plan and deliver training opportunities that align with the continued professional development of archivists, records managers, and conservators in Scotland
Deliver additional networking and promotional events aligning with ARA Scotland objectives
Attend and participate in committee meetings, contributing to your focus area and wider committee activities as required
·Report to the committee every three months and annually to ARA Scotland members.
What are the benefits of being on the ARA Scotland committee?
Develop communication skills and expand your network, raising your professional profile
Gain experience towards the ARA professional development programme, or other continued professional development
Influence the work of ARA Scotland, and have your voice heard across the sector
Who would I be working with?
ARA Scotland has a training officer currently in post, and you would be working with this training officer to deliver joint objectives
The wider ARA Scotland committee
The ARA UK office, who provide support and guidance for the ARA Scotland nation
The wider archives and recordkeeping sector in Scotland
How much time would be involved?
1-2 hours per week on average. This may fluctuate around events and event planning, or when required to assist with other committee business.
Holidays and time away are encouraged – the ARA Scotland committee will be able to help you manage any time away
Additional time may be required to attend ARA Scotland and ARA UK meetings, or to support training or promotional events
Minimum commitment of 1 year with opportunity for longer service (2-3 years recommended)
Whether you are newly-qualified or a seasoned professional, if this sounds interesting, please send a short (c.250 words) statement of interest outlining why you would like to join the ARA Scotland Committee and what you would bring to the position. Send this statement to us at arascotland@archives.org.uk.