Archives Discovery Expert

1 month ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full time
About the Role: The Digital Preservation Coalition is seeking a talented Community Curator to join our team and lead the development of our collections. As a key member of our Archives and Manuscript Collections team, you will be responsible for discovering, describing, and making accessible our vast archival holdings, including manuscripts, letters, and other rare materials.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a wide range of historical documents and materials, and to contribute to our mission of preserving Scotland's cultural heritage for future generations. You will be offered a salary of £41,004 per annum, flexible working arrangements, and access to training and development programs to enhance your skills and expertise.

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