Archivist in the National Archives of Ireland
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Role description
The National Archives of Ireland is a statutory body under the aegis of the Department of Culture, Communication and Sport with the responsibility for preserving and making publicly available the archival records of central government, including Departments of State, the courts, and a range of other State bodies.
The National Archives also holds records dating from the 19th and 20th centuries although some date back to the 13th century. Archives are made available for public inspection in the reading room of its headquarters building at Bishop Street, Dublin 8.
The National Archives of Ireland is now recruiting for suitably qualified and committed individuals to take up the role of Archivist. This is an exciting opportunity for talented and enthusiastic individuals who are looking to embrace new challenges, do purposeful work and make a real difference to the Irish State and its people.
Reporting to a Senior Archivist, the Archivist will perform a range of professional duties in connection with the preservation of and facilitating access to archives. Work will be carried out under the direction and authority of the Director of the National Archives and must be carried out in accordance with the guidelines, standards and procedures of the National Archives and as instructed by management.
Full details of the role, including specific eligibility requirements, are available on the website.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 3pm on Thursday, 5th February 2026.
We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Acts.
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Role description
The National Archives of Ireland is a statutory body under the aegis of the Department of Culture, Communication and Sport with the responsibility for preserving and making publicly available the archival records of central government, including Departments of State, the courts, and a range of other State bodies.
The National Archives also holds records dating from the 19th and 20th centuries although some date back to the 13th century. Archives are made available for public inspection in the reading room of its headquarters building at Bishop Street, Dublin 8.
The National Archives of Ireland is now recruiting for suitably qualified and committed individuals to take up the role of Archivist. This is an exciting opportunity for talented and enthusiastic individuals who are looking to embrace new challenges, do purposeful work and make a real difference to the Irish State and its people.
Reporting to a Senior Archivist, the Archivist will perform a range of professional duties in connection with the preservation of and facilitating access to archives. Work will be carried out under the direction and authority of the Director of the National Archives and must be carried out in accordance with the guidelines, standards and procedures of the National Archives and as instructed by management.
Full details of the role, including specific eligibility requirements, are available on the website.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 3pm on Thursday, 5th February 2026.
We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Acts.
publicjobs
Accounting & finance +9
About us
At publicjobs, we are the centralised provider of recruitment, assessment and selection services across the civil and public service. We are committed to providing a premier recruitment facility to our clients, including Government Departments, Agencies and Local Authorities, in order to successfully employ suitable candidates. Additionally, we deliver an effective gateway to identify suitable individuals for consideration by Ministers for appointment to State Boards. We provide an open and transparent recruitment process to identify top-quality candidates for public sector roles, with a strong reputation for independent and merit-based selection. We are privileged to support the Irish Government and our clients to deliver high-quality public services through the recruitment of a diverse, highly talented and committed workforce that reflects the diversity of the society that it serves.
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