About Us
The National Archives is a non-ministerial department and the official archive and the publisher for the UK Government, and for England and Wales. We work to bring together and secure the future of the public record, both digital and physical, for future generations. Our collection is accessible to anyone all of the world.
We are many things to many audiences:
- For government, we are the custodian of the public record and trusted experts in managing, preserving, and using and re-using information.
- For the public, we provide access to more than 1,000 years of the nation’s histories and connect people and communities with the millions of stories contained in our collection.
- For the archives sector, we provide leadership and support, helping archives to build the skills and capacity needed to sustain the nation’s archival heritage.
- For the academic community and others engaged in scholarly research, we offer opportunities for working together across a broad range of disciplines – to provide solutions to our key challenges, and to open up greater access in our collection.
Our Values
- People
- Integrity
- Possibilities
Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
The National Archives is an equal opportunities employer, committed to equal opportunities policies. We particularly welcome people from all backgrounds so that our workforce mirrors the community we serve. We welcome applications from anyone regardless of their age, disability, ethnicity, heritage, gender, sexuality, social-economic background and political beliefs.