Location: Nottinghamshire Archives

Contract Type: Full-time

Closing Date: 09 August 2026

Overview:

Salary: Hay Band A (£34,433 - £39,152 FTE)

**Once you have submitted your application, please email recruitment@inspireculture.org.uk with your name, vacancy title and application reference so that we can check that your application has been received**

Inspire’s Nottinghamshire Archives is looking for a conservator specialising in paper, parchment, and bookbinding.

We are the record office for both Nottingham and the surrounding county. We are looking for someone with a professional qualification in conservation and plenty of practical experience. Day to day, you’ll undertake condition assessments, technical examination and conservation treatment on historical collections dating from the 12th century until today. You will provide guidance on mounting, framing, packaging and storage. You will collaborate with colleagues on exhibitions, and manage our commercial conservation service. The post is also the main contact for building maintenance and health and safety. 

Interviews will be held 21st August 2026 at Nottinghamshire Archives, County House, Castle Meadow Road, Nottingham, NG2 1AG

Inspire is committed to applying its Equality Policy at all stages of recruitment and selection. The selection process will be carried out without regard to disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, pregnancy and maternity or trade union membership.

For an informal discussion, please contact Ruth Imeson (Heritage Service Manager) on 01159775692 or ruth.imeson@inspireculture.org.uk

Hours: 37 Hours Per Week

Interview Date: 21st August 2026

Closing Date: 9th August 2026

Location: The Old Library

Contract Type: Part-time

Closing Date: 23 July 2026

Overview:

Salary: Hay Band A (£34,433 - £39,152 FTE)

**Once you have submitted your application, please email recruitment@inspireculture.org.uk with your name, vacancy title and application reference so that we can check that your application has been received**

The Inspire Youth Arts (IYA) team deliver a range of inclusive music, dance and digital projects for 11-25 year olds.  Based at The Old Library in Mansfield, but working across Nottinghamshire, we engage over 1500 young people each year. Our programme is an exciting mix of:

• Regular weekly sessions
• One-off workshops, projects, and intensives
• Events and performance showcases
• Installations
• Mentoring, career and industry focused pathways

We create opportunities which develop young people’s creativity, confidence, employability and wellbeing. IYA places access and inclusion at the heart of all its work. You can find out more about us and our programme, here: Inspire Youth Arts | Inspire - Culture, Learning, Libraries

We are seeking a Creative Producer to support our delivery of arts and cultural opportunities for young people. The successful candidate will work alongside an experienced team of producers, developing our offer for young people and ensuring access to high-quality experiences.  The postholder will be required to work dynamically with a range of partners, artists, stakeholders and funders. While working across several arts forms, we are seeking candidates with specialisms in music and/or dance and/or digital arts.

We are looking for individuals with experience in the cultural or creative sectors, who have a strong understanding of events programming and management. A flexible, proactive and enthusiastic approach to teamwork, and excellent project management and communication skills. Excellent time management and organisational skills are essential.

Working 22.2 hours per week including some weekend and evening working, the post holders will be based at The Old Library in Mansfield, with home working supported. Working days and patterns can be negotiated, except for Tuesdays, which must be in-person at The Old Library. The ability to travel across the county by your own means is essential.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.  As such, this post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Inspire is committed to applying its Equality Policy at all stages of recruitment and selection. The selection process will be carried out without regard to disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, pregnancy and maternity or trade union membership.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact: Jennifer Manderson-Smith by calling 0115 804 3822 or email jennifer.manderson-smith@inspireculture.org.uk. 

For more information about working for Inspire please visit  www.inspireculture.org.uk/work-for-us/

Hours: 22.2 Hours Per Week

Term: Fixed until 30th September 2027

Interview Date: 5th August 2026

Closing Date: 23rd July 2026

Location: Inspire HQ

Contract Type: Full-time

Closing Date: 13 August 2026

Overview:

Salary: Hay Band A (£34,433 - £39,152 FTE)

**Once you have submitted your application, please email recruitment@inspireculture.org.uk with your name, vacancy title and application reference so that we can check that your application has been received**

Are you an experienced ICT and systems professional who enjoys improving services, supporting colleagues and making technology work better for customers?

Inspire is looking for an ICT Systems Officer to help manage, develop and administer the systems, services and data that support our organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering reliable, effective and forward-looking ICT support across our libraries, learning, cultural and corporate services.

Working closely with the ICT and Systems Manager, ICT provider, system suppliers and colleagues across Inspire, you will help ensure our teams, learners and customers can make the best possible use of technology, systems and data. The role will support a wide range of Inspire-wide systems, including Microsoft 365, finance systems, library management systems, room bookings, public network services and CRM systems.

About the role

As ICT Systems Officer, you will provide an integrated ICT, systems and data service across Inspire. You will help manage and administer key systems, support ICT service management processes and contribute to continuous improvement plans that enhance the quality and efficiency of service delivery.

You will also support Inspire’s journey to the Cloud, helping to develop and support cloud-based solutions, including areas such as Microsoft Azure. The role will involve project managing ICT-related developments, leading ICT workstreams where required and maintaining effective documentation of systems, procedures, inventories and processes.

A key part of the role will be supporting the effective management and use of data. You will work with Information Asset Owners and senior users to ensure data is managed securely, supports decision-making and meets GDPR, data protection and safeguarding requirements.

Key responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Provide ICT, systems and data support across Inspire services.
• Work with ICT providers and system suppliers to ensure colleagues, learners and customers can fully use technology and systems.
• Manage and administer organisation-wide systems such as Microsoft 365, finance systems, library management systems, room bookings, public network services and CRM.
• Support ICT service management processes, monitor feedback and contribute to continuous service improvement.
• Support the development and implementation of cloud-based solutions.
• Manage and support sector-specific standards and processes, including areas such as EDI, MARC and Microsoft Azure.
• Project manage ICT-related developments and lead ICT workstreams when required.
• Ensure data is managed effectively, securely and in line with GDPR, data protection and safeguarding requirements.
• Maintain clear documentation for ICT systems, procedures, inventories and processes.
• Build strong working relationships across Inspire, with ICT providers and with external suppliers.

About you

We are looking for someone with experience of ICT service delivery, systems administration and working in a multi-system, multi-hardware environment. You will be confident supporting services across different sectors and multiple locations, and able to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical colleagues.

You will bring a practical, customer-focused approach and be comfortable using data and technology to improve efficiency, support decision-making and enhance service quality. You will also be able to build positive relationships, manage competing priorities and contribute to ICT projects and service improvements.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience of service delivery, systems applications, implementation and administration.
• Experience working in a multi-system and hardware environment.
• Knowledge of information, data, records and software management.
• Experience supporting services across multiple locations or service areas.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex information clearly.
• A customer-focused and solutions-based approach.
• The ability to work effectively with colleagues, partners, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Relevant qualifications, such as a Foundation Degree, HND, service-specific qualification, or equivalent experience.

Why join Inspire?

At Inspire, our mission is to help people read, learn and enjoy culture. Technology and data are central to how we deliver high-quality services to our communities, learners and customers.

This role offers the opportunity to work across a varied and meaningful organisation, supporting systems and services that make a real difference. You will be part of a collaborative team, contributing to projects, improvements and the continued development of ICT across Inspire.

Inspire is committed to applying its Equality Policy at all stages of recruitment and selection. The selection process will be carried out without regard to disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, pregnancy and maternity or trade union membership.

For more information, please contact richard.middleton@inspireculture.org.uk.

Hours: 37 Hours Per Week

Interview Date: 25th August 2026

Closing Date: 13th August 2026