Railway Industry National Archivist

2 days ago


York, York City, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full time
Railway Industry National Archivist Opportunity

We 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 Heritage Designation Advisory Board (RHDAB) and the rail industry to identify and survey the records held by rail franchises and make recommendations for designation. This is an exciting opportunity to secure the preservation of records and artefacts of the railway industry for future generations.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have a qualification in Archive Management and experience working with collections management software, as well as an awareness of managing digital archives or digital preservation.

As a key member of our team, you will have excellent communication skills and be able to advocate for railway archives, ensuring that a vital part of railway heritage is not lost.



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