Archive Project Researcher - (15 months FTC)

About Us
 

Rothschild & Co is a leading global financial services group with seven generations of family control and a history of over 200 years at the centre of the world's financial markets.
Our expertise, intellectual capital and global network enable us to provide a distinct perspective that makes a meaningful difference to our clients, communities and planet.
We have 4,600 talented specialists on the ground in over 40 countries around the world, enabling us to deliver a unique global perspective across four market-leading business divisions – Global Advisory, Wealth Management, Asset Management and Five Arrows.
As a family-controlled business built on relationships, we place a huge emphasis on our people and finding the right colleagues to take our business forward.
Rothschild & Co is committed to an inclusive and supportive environment where different perspectives are valued. We are focused on the attraction and recruitment, development and retention and progression of high calibre talent to ensure we and our clients benefit from the value of difference.

Overview of Role

Responsibilities         

Research and Collections Work

• Undertake detailed archival research to support the aims and outputs of the project.
• Survey and analyse archival materials, including manuscripts, records, photographs, and digital content.
• Identify provenance, historical context, creators, and themes within collections.
• Contribute research findings to collection descriptions, catalogues, and finding aids in line with archival standards.
• Identify items for loan to the exhibition, and ensure their condition is stable for transportation.

Documentation and Outputs

• Produce written research summaries, reports, and interpretive content for internal and public use.
• Support the creation of content for exhibitions, publications, websites, and digital platforms.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with archivists, project staff, volunteers, and external partners.
• Respond to specialist research enquiries relating to the project collections.
• Liaise with researchers, academics, and community stakeholders where appropriate.

Project Support

• Contribute to project planning, milestones, and reporting requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation of research activities and decisions.
• Support evaluation and legacy planning for the project.

Other Duties

• Comply with archive policies, including collections care, access, and data protection.
• Participate in team meetings, and relevant training.

Experience, Skills and Competencies Required

Experience

• Fluent in both French and English.
• Demonstrable experience of archival or historical research.
• Familiarity with working with primary source material.
• Understanding of archival principles, cataloguing practices, and descriptive standards.
• Experience of producing clear, accurate written research outputs.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and critical research skills.
• Excellent written communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet project deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a project team.

Desirable

• Experience working in an archive, library, or heritage organisation.
• Knowledge of specific subject areas relevant to the project collections.
• Experience contributing to exhibitions, public engagement, or digital humanities projects.
• Familiarity with collection management systems and digital catalogues.

Our goal is to have a balanced, inclusive and flexible environment which enables all colleagues to achieve their personal and professional aspirations, and to ensure that Rothschild & Co provides longer term opportunities for talent.