Digital Preservation Specialist
1 month ago
The Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) is seeking a highly skilled Digital Preservation Specialist to join our team. As a world-leading digital repository, we provide digital data archiving services for UK archaeology and beyond.
We are based in the University of York but work closely with external partners, both in Higher Education and in the public and commercial archaeological sectors.
All archived data is available Open Access and DPC funding is equally split between data deposit charges and research and consultancy, including a number of international projects.
The successful applicant will hold a relevant degree or postgraduate degree, or equivalent professional qualifications. You will have an excellent knowledge of UK archaeology, and the key organisations which make up the UK's historic environment sector.
You should also have an understanding of the principles and practices of digital preservation and the relevant data standards.
You will have good problem solving skills, an organised approach and be a good communicator, as well as able to adapt to changing priorities to support team members at short notice.
You will have good IT skills and a high degree of attention to detail.
You should have project management experience and a track record of successful project completion.
You will be a confident presenter and may have designed and delivered training courses to audiences at a variety of levels, with a focus on excellent customer service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the online helpdesk
- Oversee the communications group
- Work closely with the Collections Development Manager and Research Projects Manager to identify opportunities, and build up and manage an expanding client portfolio
- Support and manage a number of projects, taking responsibility for their successful delivery on schedule and within budget
Requirements:
- Relevant degree or postgraduate degree, or equivalent professional qualifications
- Excellent knowledge of UK archaeology and the key organisations which make up the UK's historic environment sector
- Understanding of the principles and practices of digital preservation and the relevant data standards
- Good problem solving skills, an organised approach and be a good communicator
- Good IT skills and a high degree of attention to detail
- Project management experience and a track record of successful project completion
- Confident presenter and ability to design and deliver training courses to audiences at a variety of levels
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