Archivist for Railway Heritage Preservation
2 days ago
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Archivist to join our team as a Railway Industry National Archivist. The successful candidate will work closely with The Railway Heritage Designation Advisory Board (RHDAB) and the rail industry to identify and survey records held by rail franchises and make recommendations for designation.
You will conduct a survey of records of the modern railway industry as held by current rail franchises across England, Wales and Scotland. In this role, you will have the chance to preserve records and artefacts of the railway industry for current and future generations.
Your Skills and Qualifications
- Qualification in Archive Management
- Experience working with collections management software
- Awareness of managing digital archives or digital preservation
In return for your expertise, you will receive a competitive salary and the opportunity to work with a renowned organisation.
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Railway Industry Archivist
3 weeks ago
York, York City, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a qualified Digital Preservation Specialist to conduct a survey of records of the modern railway industry as held by current rail franchises across England, Wales and Scotland.The successful candidate will lead on a project to work with The Railway Heritage Designation Advisory Board (RHDAB) and the rail industry to identify and...
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Railway Industry National Archivist
2 days ago
York, York City, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeRailway Industry National Archivist OpportunityWe are seeking a highly skilled Archivist to join our team on a fixed term contract until April 2025. The successful candidate will conduct a survey of records of the modern railway industry as held by current rail franchises across England, Wales and Scotland.The role involves leading a project with The Railway...
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Preservation Archivist
3 weeks ago
York, York City, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeDigital Preservation Archivist PositionWe are looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Digital Preservation Archivist at the University of York.This role involves collaboration with academic departments to identify and preserve primary research materials, ensuring long-term accessibility and viability of digital research...
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Heritage Records Manager
2 days ago
York, York City, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeHeritage Records Manager PositionWe are seeking an experienced Archivist to fill the role of Heritage Records Manager. As a key member of our team, you will conduct a survey of records of the modern railway industry as held by current rail franchises across England, Wales and Scotland.The successful candidate will work closely with The Railway Heritage...
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Heritage Preservation Professional
3 weeks ago
York, York City, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeProject Overview:Our organization, Digital Preservation Coalition, seeks a dedicated individual to work on a project that involves conducting a survey of records from modern railway industry franchises across England, Wales, and Scotland.This project aims to ensure the long-term preservation of records and artefacts related to the railway industry,...
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Digital Preservation Specialist
3 weeks ago
York, York City, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeJob OverviewAs a Heritage Collections Manager at the National Railway Museum, you will be responsible for conducting a survey of records of the modern railway industry as held by current rail franchises across England, Wales and Scotland.You will work closely with The Railway Heritage Designation Advisory Board (RHDAB) and the rail industry to identify and...
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Heritage Preservation Specialist
17 hours ago
York, York City, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeRole Overview:The Digital Preservation Coalition is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Heritage Preservation Specialist to join their team. This exciting opportunity will involve working on a Collaborative Doctoral Partnership project titled 'Informing our Heritage Future(s): Preserving our Digital Past(s)'.Key Responsibilities:To explore the challenges...
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Medieval Records Archivist
2 months ago
York, York City, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeThe Digital Preservation Coalition is seeking an experienced archivist to fill the role of Medieval Records Archivist. In this position, you will be responsible for enhancing access to medieval records, developing social media strategies, and creating engaging online experiences.The successful candidate will have expertise in palaeography and diplomatic,...
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Archivist for Digital Engagement
2 months ago
York, York City, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeThe role of Access and Digital Engagement Archivist at the Digital Preservation Coalition is a pivotal position within the organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating access to digital resources, developing social media strategies, and creating engaging online experiences.With a strong focus on medieval records, this archivist...
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Preservation Specialists
3 weeks ago
York, York City, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Digital Archives Assistant. This role plays a key part in developing the next generation of digital archivists and contributing to the smooth operation of our digital repository.Company OverviewThe Archaeology Data Service (ADS) is a world-leading digital repository...
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Digital Preservation Specialist
2 days ago
York, York City, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeCompany Overview: The Archaeology Data Service (ADS) is a world-leading digital repository providing digital data archiving services for UK archaeology.Job Summary: We are seeking an entry-level Digital Archives Assistant to help develop the next generation of skilled digital archivists. This role involves carrying out routine administrative and IT processes...
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Digital Preservation Specialist
3 weeks ago
York, York City, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking an entry-level Digital Archives Assistant to help develop the next generation of skilled digital archivists at the Archaeology Data Service (ADS). This fixed-term trainee role is aimed at early-career professionals and offers opportunities to work on various projects, including the archiving of digital outputs from commercial...
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Industrial Heritage Specialist
3 weeks ago
York, York City, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeThe Digital Preservation Coalition is seeking an Industrial Heritage Specialist to join its team. The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating the nuclear heritage of the UK's industrial landscape and developing new approaches to preserve this complex legacy.About the RoleThis PhD project, funded by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA),...
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Heritage Information Architect
6 days ago
York, York City, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeHeritage Information ArchitectProject Overview:The Digital Preservation Coalition and the University of York are seeking an exceptional researcher to join a collaborative doctoral project exploring the preservation of digital heritage in the context of the historic High Street.This project aims to address the challenges facing the heritage sector in...
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Digital Preservation Specialist
2 days ago
York, York City, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeJob DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled Digital Preservation Specialist to join our team at the University of York. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the long-term preservation and accessibility of digital research records, as well as records produced by management and administration.The ideal candidate will have a strong...
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Digital Heritage Data Manager
2 days ago
York, York City, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeAbout the Role:We are seeking a talented Digital Heritage Data Manager to join our team. As part of this role, you will work on the AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership project, exploring the challenges facing the heritage sector in capturing, selecting, and archiving digital data sets.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement effective solutions for...
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Data Preservation Specialist
1 week ago
York, York City, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeAHRC Collaborative Doctoral PartnershipOverview:The Digital Preservation Coalition and the University of York are pleased to offer a fully funded collaborative doctoral studentship under the AHRC's Collaborative Doctoral Partnership Scheme.This project, entitled 'Informing our Heritage Future(s): Preserving our Digital Past(s)', aims to address the...
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Data Management for Cultural Heritage
3 weeks ago
York, York City, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeHistoric England and the University of York are pleased to announce a fully funded PhD studentship under the AHRC's Collaborative Doctoral Partnership Scheme. This exciting opportunity allows a highly motivated researcher to join our team and contribute to a project that explores the challenges of digital data preservation in the heritage sector.The...
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Heritage Collections Manager
3 weeks ago
York, York City, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeJob DescriptionConduct a survey of records of the modern railway industry as held by current rail franchises across England, Wales and Scotland.Work with The Railway Heritage Designation Advisory Board (RHDAB) and the rail industry to identify and survey the records held by rail franchises and make recommendations for designation.Maintain accurate records of...
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UK Heritage Data Project Lead
2 days ago
York, York City, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeJob Title: UK Heritage Data Project LeadAbout the OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced project leader to join our team at the University of York. As the UK Heritage Data Project Lead, you will be responsible for managing a range of projects related to digital preservation and heritage data.The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of...