Opportunities may increase due to the growth in records management societies. The Society of Archivists offers various in-service and short courses. Many start as an assistant archivist and increasingly on fixed term contracts. It may be necessary to move to another area to obtain posts or to get senior posts. Some move into records management.
Some local authorities adhere to nationally agreed scales.
Civil service has set scales. Salaries may be higher in the commercial and academic sector. Working hours and conditions Typically includes mainly 9-5 possibly with some extra hours Extra hours are often required for external activities. New record offices are modern and spacious but the work does sometimes involve uncomfortable, cramped and dirty conditions. Jobs are quite widely available Available in most large towns and cities and some rural areas.