Position Snapshot 
 
Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
Company: Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.
Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100%
Type of contract: Permanent contract

What we offer at Nestlé

Exciting opportunities to develop your career your way; across different brands, businesses, functions, and regions. 
Flexible working arrangements - facilitating creativity and collaboration. 
A culture of respect, with diversity, equity and inclusion at its core. Learn more here. 
A dynamic international environment empowering you to learn, develop and grow. 
 
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Position Summary  

As a member of the Nestlé Historical Archives (NHA) team, the Information & Documentation Specialist plays a crucial role in the acquisition, evaluation, classification, description, and preservation of a diverse range of archival documents. This position offers a dynamic and varied set of responsibilities in an exciting company rich in history, ensuring that no two days are the same. You will be part of a small yet experienced and friendly team, collaborating with numerous departments across different markets. This role provides the unique opportunity to engage with a diverse array of individuals, including historians, archivists, enthusiasts, journalists, and legal experts.

A Day in the Life of an Information & Documentation Specialist

• Acquire, evaluate, classify, describe, and preserve archival documents to ensure their longevity and accessibility
• Ensure the accessibility of documents for users, facilitating research and inquiries.
• Digitize archival documents to ensure preservation
• Perform administrative tasks, such as managing the supply office
• Assist other NHA members in welcoming users and providing support for their needs
• Support other NHA members in research or historical projects
• Manage the internal library, ensuring it remains organized and user-friendly

What will make you successful

• Relevant diploma in documentary information, information sciences, or any equivalent qualification
• Previous archival experience is an advantage but not mandatory
• Comfortable with digital tools relevant to archival management
• Discipline, precision, organizational skills, and respect for the documents under your care 
• Ability to work discreetly and independently, while also integrating into a team and contributing to its objectives
• Interest in history and Nestlé’s heritage is essential
• Proficiency in French and English is required; knowledge of German is a significant plus

Nestlé is committed to the accessibility of its recruitment process. If you require an adaptation during the recruitment process, please do let us know so we can support you effectively. All information will be treated confidentially.

At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering a diverse, friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment, that creates positive disruption, embraces innovation, and empowers people and teams to win. We aim to hire friendly, respectful, inspiring people who care about the people’s lives that we touch every single day.

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