Digital Acquisition Officer

3 weeks ago


Swindon, United Kingdom DiverseJobsMatter Full time

We champion historic places, helping people understand, value and care for them.

We are the nation’s Archive of England’s historic environment. We curate a dynamic collection that tells the story of the shared memories and lived histories of places in England.

As a member of our Archive team, you will contribute to the better understanding of our collections - what we hold, its copyright and condition - and you will ensure that the content and assets are available in accessible, inspiring and engaging ways with a diverse range of audiences. You will work closely with the Digital Preservation Officer and the Archive Resources and External Acquisitions Officer and will liaise with the Engagement and Content Officer to ensure the overall management of material into the Archive follows outlined guidelines and is appropriately documented.

To design and take the lead on behalf of the Archive in discussions with internal departments with regard to the development of new flowlines for the regular deposit of archive material.
To identify and develop potential new sources of accessions from internal departments, and to produce reports and recommendations for the Archive management team to consider.
To liaise with the Digital Preservation Officer to design suitable guidance for record creators, to ensure deposit of records in appropriate digital formats.
To maintain and administer up-to-date guidance on GDPR and the use of Model Release Forms within our Archive
To produce, in conjunction with the Digital Preservation Officer, Archive Resources and External Acquisitions Officer, and the Engagement and Content Officer, regular digests of new acquisitions for internal and external audiences.
In conjunction with the Archive Resources and External Acquisitions Officer, manage the care and preservation of the Archive Collections
Participate in national and cross-group projects which reflect corporate priorities and take a lead where appropriate in such projects.
Our approach to collecting, acquisition, storing, retrieving and re-use of archive material, is coherent, efficient and effective.
Develop knowledge and awareness of all the areas of work undertaken by our Archive and the Communications and Public Engagement Group to offer an integrated service to internal and external customers.
Experience of managing acquisition process in archive or museum sector
Experience of researching the background and content of collections
An understanding of copyright in the digital environment
Good understanding of potential use and users of collections, and able to apply this in context of acquisition process

We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we would be happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to the job with you. Having just won the Gold Award from MIND, we also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance.

We are an inclusive employer and believe that flexible working options are for everyone. We also want to provide you with the best balance in your home and work life that we can.

We are open to considering options including job sharing, part-time working, compressed hours working and different working locations, including hybrid working.



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