Digital Archive Manager
4 weeks ago
The Guardian Foundation is seeking a skilled professional to oversee the management and care of its archive, ensuring its preservation and accessibility for researchers and colleagues. The successful candidate will be responsible for the acquisition, appraisal, cataloguing, and preservation of the archive, as well as providing access to its collections and managing the digital repository.
Key Responsibilities:- Manage the archive's collections, including acquisitions, appraisal, and cataloguing
- Ensure the preservation and conservation of the archive's physical and digital materials
- Provide access to the archive's collections for researchers and colleagues
- Manage the digital repository and ensure its integrity and accessibility
- Line manage the Archivist and supervise volunteers and work experience students
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for the archive's management and care
The ideal candidate will have experience in archive management, cataloguing, and digital preservation, as well as strong communication and leadership skills. They will be able to work independently and as part of a team, and have a strong commitment to the preservation and accessibility of the archive.
The Guardian Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment that values diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.
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Digital Archives Relocation Project Manager
2 weeks ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeWe are seeking a Digital Archives Relocation Project Manager to lead the preparation work and plan and deliver the Digital Archive Relocation project within a project timetable.The successful candidate will work alongside the Archive Relocation Programme and Parliamentary Archives staff to ensure catalogue data and digital records held in Parliamentary...
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Digital Archives Relocation Project Manager
1 month ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeDigital Archives Relocation Project LeadWe are seeking a highly skilled Digital Archives Relocation Project Lead to join our team at the Parliamentary Archives office at House of Lords.The successful candidate will lead the preparation work and plan and deliver the Digital Archive Relocation project, working closely with the Archive Relocation Programme and...
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Archives and Digital Heritage Manager
12 hours ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeKey ResponsibilitiesProvide expert advice on digital preservation and asset managementSupport the development and implementation of our digital archives programmeWork closely with the Senior Digital Archives Manager to drive engagement with stakeholdersRequirements• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g. computer science, library science)• 2+ years...
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Digital Archives Migration Specialist
1 day ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full time**About the Role:**We are seeking a Digital Archives Migration Specialist to lead the preparation work and plan and deliver the Digital Archive Relocation project.This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in digital projects, a strong understanding of collections management systems, digital preservation, or data migration in a project...
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Transfer Lead for Digital Archives
1 day ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeWe are looking for an exceptional individual to fill the role of Transfer Lead for Digital Archives at The National Archives (UK). As part of our Digital Preservation team, you will play a critical role in shaping our digital transfer strategy and ensuring the long-term preservation of the nation's digital heritage.The ideal candidate will have a strong...
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Digital Archives Relocation Project Officer
4 weeks ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeDigital Archives Relocation Project OfficerWe are seeking a Digital Archives Relocation Project Officer to join our team at the Digital Preservation Coalition. In this role, you will work on the digital strand of the Archives Relocation Programme, migrating collections data and digital collections to The National Archives systems.Key responsibilities...
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Digital Archive Manager
1 month ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom GUARDIAN FOUNDATION Full timeThe Guardian Foundation is seeking a skilled Digital Archive Manager to oversee the professional management and care of the GNM Archive. This part-time (3 days a week) role will involve managing the archive's digital repository, providing access to colleagues and other users, and line managing the Archivist and supervising volunteers and work experience...
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Digital Archiving Expert
12 hours ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeWe are seeking a talented Data Engineer to join our team at the UK National Archives. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining data architectures, integrating data pipelines into systems and services, and ensuring data quality and integrity.The ideal candidate will have experience with a range of database technologies, programming...
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Data Engineer for Digital Archiving Services
1 month ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeVacancy for Data Engineer at The UK National ArchivesLocation: LondonEmployment Type: Full-TimeThe National Archives is looking for an experienced Data Engineer with in-depth experience in data design and engineering to help build the next generation of digital archiving services. We are currently creating new digital services to help our users send public...
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Archives Outreach Coordinator
13 hours ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeJob Title: Archives Outreach CoordinatorKey ResponsibilitiesWe are seeking an experienced Archives Outreach Coordinator to develop and implement a digital outreach strategy to engage users with our digital archive collections.Main DutiesDevelop a digital outreach strategy to engage users, including researchers and the general public.Leverage digital content...
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Archives and Metadata Officer
12 hours ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeMetadata Specialist Vacancy at The National ArchivesWe are looking for a talented Metadata Specialist to join our team in London. This is an estimated salary: £40,000 - £55,000 per annum.As a Metadata Specialist, you will be responsible for creating and managing metadata for a large collection of Ministry of Defence service personnel files. You will work...
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Archival Collections Specialist
11 hours ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeJob OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled Archival Collections Specialist to join our team at the Digital Preservation Coalition. The successful candidate will work closely with our Collection Projects and Resources department to manage and provide access to our archive holdings.
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Archives Assistant
11 hours ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeDigital Archive Trainee OpportunityAvoidance of data loss and accessibility challenges is crucial for the long-term preservation of digital heritage.The Parliamentary Archives Relocation Programme has agreed to relocate our collections and some associated services from our current home to The National Archives in Kew. The move of our physical collections and...
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Digital Archive Product Manager
3 weeks ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom The National Archives Full timeAbout The RoleThe National Archives is seeking a skilled Product Manager to join our Cross Government Engagement team. As a Product Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the development of a web-based service for the Information Management Assessment (IMA) programme.Job DescriptionThe IMA programme aims to ensure that information is managed in line...
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Head of Archive Management
1 month ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom GUARDIAN FOUNDATION Full timeJob Title: Head of Archive ManagementThe Guardian Foundation is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead the management and care of its extensive archive collection. As Head of Archive Management, you will be responsible for overseeing the acquisition, appraisal, cataloguing, preservation, and access of the archive, as well as managing a...
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Digital Collections Manager
11 hours ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeSalary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum (dependent on experience)As a Digital Archivist at the Digital Preservation Coalition, you will play a crucial role in delivering and shaping the digital preservation repository programme. This will involve developing and embedding BT Archives' acquisition programme, transferring content into the digital repository.You...
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Digital Preservation Specialist
1 month ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeWe are seeking an experienced Digital Preservation Specialist to join our team at the Digital Preservation Coalition. The successful candidate will be responsible for appraising and arranging a collection of c. 70,000 born-digital files, working closely with our archivist to set up a digital preservation programme that complements our physical archives...
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Archival Workflow Specialist
1 day ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeAbout the JobWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced archivist to join our team as a Senior Archivist. This is a full-time position that involves day-to-day operational responsibility for the workflow of data for The National Archives' catalogue.In this role, you will be responsible for leading our work on archival descriptive standards and...
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Digital Preservation Specialist
1 month ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeVacancy for Digital Preservation SpecialistParliamentary Archives is seeking a skilled Digital Preservation Specialist to join our team.The successful candidate will work with both digital and physical records, with a strong focus on preserving and adding to our significant digital collections.This is a fixed-term post from 1 October 2023 to 30 September...
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Digital Preservation Specialist
11 hours ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeVacancy for Digital Archive Assistant (Trainee)Fixed-term opportunityLondon, UKThe Parliamentary Archives provides innovative and expert information management, preservation, access, and outreach services. We hold over 13km of physical records dating back to 1497, 4.7TB of born digital records and 22.1TB of digitised records.We are seeking a self-motivated...