Metadata Specialist for Digital Collections

3 days ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Metadata Specialist to join our team at the University of Cambridge. As part of our five-year Digital Preservation Programme, this role will focus on metadata analysis, digital preservation, and data management.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that metadata for digital collection materials exists within respective systems, contributing to the creation of new data models and schemas, and optimising and enhancing processes around collection metadata for digital materials.

About the Role

  • Ensure metadata for digital collection materials exists within respective systems
  • Contribute to the creation of new data models and schemas
  • Optimise and enhance processes around collection metadata for digital materials
  • Inform metadata consumption by systems implemented within the programme
  • Promote and support metadata use in its creation, enrichment, analysis, and provision of management information

Requirements

  • BSc/Hons in Computer Science, Information Studies, or related field
  • Experience in metadata analysis, digital preservation, and data management
  • Strong understanding of metadata standards and policies
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

What We Offer

  • A competitive salary of £50,000-£60,000 per annum
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including pension scheme, health insurance, and annual leave
  • The opportunity to work with a leading university and contribute to cutting-edge research projects

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