Company Description

Historic Records Ltd, established in May 2023, works with leading players in the family history market to provide digital images and transcriptions that help people connect with their ancestors. Based in our historic 18th Century building in Chelmsford, Essex, the company offers a unique and enriching work environment.

Role Description

This is a full-time, 35-hour week, on-site role for a Digitisation Executive at Historic Records Ltd in Chelmsford. The Digitisation Executive will be responsible for digitising original papers, books and documents, transforming original material into digital media that can be viewed and shared by millions worldwide.

You will work on a number of different digital scanners and full training in both document handling and operating the hardware will be given. You will report to the IT Systems' Administrator.

About you. You will...

• Be educated to A-Level standard or equivalent
• Be smart, presentable, punctual and diligent
• Have a knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Have good attention to detail
• Have good communication skills, good organisational skills and common sense
• Be possessed with the ability to work independently, methodically and productively. You will have weekly targets which you will be expected to hit
• find that an interest in genealogy and family history will be advantageous, although this is not essential

Remuneration

• We offer a competitive salary within the range £15,652 to £20,930 depending on age and experience, a bonus scheme and 25 days' paid holiday per annum.

How to apply

Email me - - with the subject line 'Digitisation Executive: job application'. Please attach your CV and include a covering statement in no more than 100 words which explains why you think you would be suited to this position.

Closing date for applications: 28 September 2024 .

Interviews will take place from 14th October with an immediate start available for the right candidate.