Archive Research Lead, Sharing Stories Project

Trent Park House is seeking to appoint a freelance Archive Research Lead to train, facilitate and support Volunteer Historians to collect archival research on Trent Park’s wartime history, uncovering recently unclassified information.

This role is crucial to help us train local Volunteer Historians in the identification and capture of previously uncovered new information from the archives at The National Archives in Kew and the Imperial War Museum about Trent Park House and its use in WW2.

Trent Park House, in Enfield, is recognised by Historic England as being of significance on a par with Bletchley Park. One of London’s grandest houses, it was home to the ‘Secret Listeners’ during World War II – a story that has remained hidden in the house for over 70 years. In the lead up to the War, Trent Park House was home to Sir Philip Sassoon, a central figure of both British inter-war politics and the anti-Nazi movement who entertained many high-profile guests including King George V, Sir Winston Churchill, Charlie Chaplin and TE Lawrence. The House is currently being restored and will open as a new heritage attraction which will immerse visitors – including school groups – in these extraordinary histories.

You must have experience working with and interpreting archival documents, experience of working with archives and archival material. We are looking for someone who is able to provide training to others in how to use and access archive material and who is self-motivated with the ability to think independently and take decisions appropriately.

Time period: April 2026 to May 2027 (13 months)

Budget: £3,900 (freelance @ £300/day x 13 days to include providing training and attend workshop drop-ins

Payment schedule

Monthly payment, against agreed deliverables, on the submission of invoices to the Project Manager and Project Administrator