Heritage Property Preservation Specialist
3 weeks ago
The National Galleries of Scotland is a world-renowned institution dedicated to showcasing Scotland's rich cultural heritage. Our organisation is responsible for the conservation and preservation of some of Scotland's most iconic Grade A listed gallery buildings and art collection facilities.
About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to join our client-side Estates team in Edinburgh. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing an extraordinary portfolio of heritage properties, ensuring their continued care and conservation for future generations.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and deliver the NGS Forward Maintenance Plan and assigned capital projects as the technical lead on building fabric, including leading conservation programmes of work and undertaking regular condition surveys.
- Project manage allocated building fabric projects from inception to handover and into use, including preparation of specifications and tender documents.
- Oversee all planned maintenance and response maintenance for the building fabric, including asset information development, space planning, lease management, and fulfilling premises related Health and Safety duties.
- Degree level qualification in a relevant building surveying subject.
- Experience of delivering planned and response maintenance on multi-site estates, including strong building pathology skills and design/specification and procurement experience.
- Extensive knowledge of building fabric and construction, and strong technical knowledge to apply to the maintenance and operation of the estate, including building regulations, fire safety management, asbestos management, and planning legislation.
The estimated salary for this role is £48,000 - £54,000 per annum, plus a generous benefits package, hybrid / flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development.
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Photography Specialist for Heritage Preservation
3 weeks ago
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timePhotography Specialist for Heritage PreservationAbout the Role:We are seeking a skilled photographer to join our Digital Repository team. As a Photography Specialist, you will be responsible for capturing high-quality images of heritage artifacts and contributing to the preservation of our digital archive.Key Responsibilities:Photography and image...
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Digital Preservation Specialist
3 weeks ago
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeVacancy for Digital Preservation Specialist at Historic Environment ScotlandFull-Time, £32,000 - £37,000 per annumThe Digital Preservation Specialist will be part of the Heritage Directorate of Historic Environment Scotland (HES), responsible for managing one of Scotland's national collections. This role requires expertise in digital preservation and a...
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Preservation Specialist
4 weeks ago
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeAbout Us:Historic Environment Scotland is a leading cultural institution, dedicated to preserving and promoting Scotland's rich cultural heritage. Our team is passionate about making Scotland's history and culture accessible to everyone.We are seeking a skilled Preservation Specialist to join our team, responsible for managing and preserving our digital...
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Digital Preservation Specialist
2 months ago
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timePreserving Edinburgh's Digital HeritageWe are seeking a skilled Digital Preservation Specialist to join our team at the City of Edinburgh Council.The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing Microsoft 365 to manage public records effectively, as well as setting up a Digital Archives Repository for born-digital and digitised...
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Software Preservation Specialist
4 weeks ago
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeCompany OverviewThe Digital Preservation Coalition is a dynamic development and systems team within the Digital Library at the University of Edinburgh. We are seeking a talented software developer to join our team.About the RoleWe are looking for a skilled software preservation specialist to design and implement digital preservation workflows from various...
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Video Preservation Specialist
4 weeks ago
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timePreserving the Past, Enriching the Future: Video Preservation RoleAbout the Job:The National Library of Scotland invites applications for a Video Preservation Technician to join its esteemed digitisation team. As a key member of the team, you will play a vital role in preserving Scotland's cinematic heritage by digitising moving image collections held on...
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Digital Preservation Specialist
1 month ago
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timePreserving Heritage for Future GenerationsThe Digital Preservation Coalition is seeking a highly organized and detail-focused individual to join its Conservation & Collections Management team as a Collections Management Technician.This role offers an exciting opportunity for career development in archives and library management. The successful candidate will...
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Digital Preservation Software Developer
3 weeks ago
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeVacancy for Data Preservation Specialist at Digital Preservation Coalition£35,333 to £42,155 per annumWe are looking for a skilled software developer with excellent technical skills to fill this role.The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing digital preservation workflows from our wide-ranging systems through Archivematica...
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Digital Preservation Coordinator
3 weeks ago
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeWe are seeking a dedicated and organized Digital Preservation Coordinator to join our team at the Digital Preservation Coalition.This role will focus on ensuring the long-term preservation and accessibility of our digital and physical archive collections.You will work closely with colleagues across the organization to identify and capture relevant records...
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Heritage Data Curator
4 weeks ago
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeAbout the Job:Historic Environment Scotland is seeking a highly skilled Heritage Data Curator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and preserving Scotland's digital heritage, working closely with our colleagues to ensure the long-term preservation of our archives.This role involves collaborating with experts from...
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Collections Preservation Professional
4 weeks ago
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeWe are seeking a Collections Preservation Professional to join our team at the Digital Preservation Coalition. In this role, you will be responsible for the preservation and management of digital and physical archival collections.Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver appraisal and archival collections management activity within a dynamic environmentCollaborate with...
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Digital Preservation Specialist
1 month ago
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a skilled Digital Preservation Specialist to join our team at the Digital Preservation Coalition. This role is responsible for supporting our response to the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry, providing public and officer access to our archives, and collaborating with specialists in social work, HR, legal, and internal audit.
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Digital Preservation Specialist
3 weeks ago
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a skilled software developer to join our team at the Digital Library, University of Edinburgh.As a Digital Preservation Specialist, you will design and implement digital preservation workflows from various systems through Archivematica and into long-term storage.Key Responsibilities:Design and implement digital preservation...
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Conservation and Preservation Technician
3 weeks ago
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeCareer Opportunities in Archives and Library ManagementThe University of Edinburgh is looking for a skilled Conservation and Preservation Technician to join its expanding Conservation & Collections Management team.Job Summary:Working closely with the Appraisal Archivist and Archives Collections Manager to deliver appraisal and archival collections management...
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Heritage Collection Manager
3 weeks ago
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeAbout the TeamHistoric Environment Scotland provides an Accredited Archives Service, working to ensure that collections are preserved for future generations. As a Heritage Collection Manager, you will join a team dedicated to managing one of Scotland's national collections. Your key responsibilities will include contributing to the management of the archives...
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Digital Preservation Specialist
2 months ago
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full time**Job Description:**About the RoleWe are seeking a skilled Digital Preservation Specialist to join our team at the Historic Environment Scotland. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the archival management of our deposited digital collections, including accession, transfer, cataloguing, and preservation of digital resources.The role...
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Data Preservation Specialist
3 weeks ago
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeVacancy for Digital Preservation ExpertEstimated Salary: £28,000 - £38,000 per annumWe are looking for a highly skilled individual to join our team as a digital preservation expert.About the Role:This position will involve supporting the development and implementation of research data preservation strategies.Key Tasks:Develop and maintain research data...
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Digital Preservation Specialist
4 weeks ago
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeJob Description:The Digital Preservation Coalition is seeking a qualified professional to join our Information Governance Unit as a Records and Archives Officer. This role supports our response to the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry by providing public and officer access to the city's archives.About the Role:This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a...
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Digital Preservation Specialist
1 month ago
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeThis role is a unique opportunity to shape the future of digital preservation at the National Trust for Scotland. As part of a dedicated project team, you will work closely with the NTS Archivist to establish digital preservation principles and good practice.Key Responsibilities:Lead on a survey of born-digital records currently held in the archives.Develop...
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Data Specialist for Digital Preservation
3 weeks ago
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Research Data Specialist to lead our Research Data Management Training programme.The ideal candidate will have significant experience in provision of specialist technical training and proven knowledge of the digital curation and preservation community.