- Your CV.
- A short covering letter outlining your motivation for joining The National Archives and setting out your experience against the Knowledge and Experience criteria given in the Person Specification.
- The names, addresses and contact details of two referees who we can contact with your permission at shortlist stage.
Please tell us if there are any dates during the selection process (outlined below) when you would not be available to participate.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Applicants who wish to apply for consideration under this scheme should include a guaranteed interview scheme form as part of their application.
We would also be grateful if you would complete the Equality and Diversity monitoring form on the online application process. This form is for monitoring purposes only and is not treated as part of your application.
The closing date is Monday 15th September 2025.
Selection timetable
| Closing date | 23:59, Monday 15th September 2025 |
| First stage discussions | 24th, 25th and 26th September 2025 |
| Agreement of the shortlist | By 1st October 2025 |
| Informal conversations with Stakeholders | First week October (short notice) |
| Psychometric testing for shortlisted candidates | First week October (short notice) |
| Final interviews | Likely to be 7th or 8th October 2025 |
The selection panel for this appointment will include:
- Saul Nassé, CEO and Keeper of The National Archives
- Sonia Cargan, Non-executive Director, The National Archives
- Professor Andrew Wathey, Chair of The National Archives Board
