Digital Preservation Coalition

Opportunity for a Digital Preservation Consultant at the V&A Opportunity for a Digital Preservation Consultant at the V&A 31 January 2023 London Up to £30K Fixed Term The V&A is the world's leading museum of art and design, housing a permanent collection of over 2.8 million objects, books and archives that span over 5,000 years of human creativity. The museum holds many of the UK's national collections and which include some of the greatest resources for the study of architecture, furniture, fashion, textiles, photography, sculpture, painting, jewellery, glass, ceramics, book arts, design, theatre and performance. The V&A's collections and corporate information each contain a growing quantity of born-digital, hybrid and digitised assets. Recognising the need to preserve, maintain, and provide access to its digital collections and corporate information, the V&A is seeking a consultant to: audit collection, archive and corporate information across V&A collections and sites, with reference to its digital preservation produce a high-level gap analysis highlighting key risks, opportunities and priorities for the organisation, to inform future strategy produce recommendations for organisational digital preservation strategy, policies and procedures The chosen consultant will report to a cross-museum working group, with representation from curatorial departments, technology, collections care and access, and archives. A budget of £30k is available and it is expected that the work will commence prior to the end of March 2023. For a copy of the consultancy brief and details of how to apply, please contact Corinna Gardner, Senior Curator of Design and Digital at

Vacancy for File Format Analyst at Preservica Vacancy for File Format Analyst at Preservica Abingdon/Remote, UK or Boston/Remote, US Do innovative technologies interest you? Could you advance the state of the art in Digital Preservation to help organizations across the globe retain access to their critical information for decades or longer? Would you fit right in with an elite team of world recognised Digital Preservation experts? About the Company Preservica is a fast-growing Series B scale-up that is changing the way organizations safeguard and protect long-term digital information. We are a recognized leader in active digital preservation technology. Our award-winning SaaS software is trusted by a rapidly growing user base of over 1,500 organizations, from major corporations like Bacardi, HSBC, Associated Press & Unilever to government bodies including Texas State Archives, Los Angeles County, Boston City Archives, Ivy League academic institutional libraries land iconic cultural institutions like the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York. In the past six months alone, Preservica has grown its user base by nearly 400%. In addition, Preservica is soon to launch a new solution that makes digital preservation easily accessible and useable by all Microsoft 365 customers. These all require us to provide expert advice on how to protect the diverse range of information trusted to our system to users who increasingly want a fully automated solution. The Role As the File Format Analyst you will define and continually improve best practice for Preservica and our customers so they can preserve digital information using the appropriate combination of file format identification, characterisation, migration and rendering strategies. You will do this by analysing the complexities and subtleties of how digital information is formatted across a wide range of types, including office suites, media, images, 3D, GIS and various specialist formats to build an internal knowledge base covering file formats and the tools that manipulate them. This will be built by wide research of the subject, using a global community of contacts and practitioners to continually enrich the knowledge base. Your information will be used to publish best practice business rules for each file format for use by Preservica and our customers. As such you will be in a critical role at the centre of the value delivered by Preservica to its customers. As the ideal candidate you will already have demonstrated an understanding of the challenges of file format preservation and be keen to take this to the next level. Key Responsibilities Lead and extend our research in the field of File Format Preservation. Work on all formats used by Preservica users, including office suites (Microsoft and others), video and audio, images, messages and conversations, databases, 3D GIS, and various specialists formats. Extract information from authors of content creation software, digital preservation resources such as PRONOM, Wikidata and COPTR, active researchers and practitioners in the field, our partners in the Preservation Action Registries initiative, our customers and our own internal team of experts. Also review and if appropriate provide tools to follow recommendations from respected institutions such as NARA, LoC, THA, FADGI and many others. Gather as much information as required about the various file formats supported and the complex factors that influence their successful preservation . Document the many tools available to identify, characterise, validate, migrate and render these file formats in a way that delivers value to our users. This should include community open-source tools and commercial tools as applicable . Build a shared company knowledge base that can be used by our internal teams and customers to understand the issues relating to file format preservation. Build and publish rule sets to recommend which tools should be used for which users on which formats to preserve the information for the long term by understanding how information is consumed and what level of digital loss is tolerable. Persuade the digital preservation community and our user base covering memory institutions, records management and other information lifecycle management groups that the recommendations are valid and useful. Present our work at online and in person meetings and conferences across the globe. Guide the Product team to help them prioritise file format preservation features and articulate the roadmap. Support Engineering in improving the digital preservation tools and techniques within the product or fixing problems with existing tools . Assist Marketing to build our business case and demonstrate our expertise . Help Customer Support answer queries and provide expert guidance on format issues. Requirements and Previous Experience Have a deep understanding of the state of the art in Digital Preservation. Demonstrate an appreciation of the issues surrounding file format preservation and the factors that influence it. Be personable and with good communication skills to pro-actively and confidently build a community of experts across many organizations . Demonstrate discipline at creating useful and thorough knowledge sources and clear and useful recommendations. Whilst this is not a software development role, being able write simple software or scripts to evaluate possible approaches would be very useful . Degree level education in an engineering/software/system related subject or equivalent through relevant training and/or experience. Location and Reporting As the File Format Analyst, you will be part of the Innovation Team reporting to the Chief Innovation Officer and will be working with other leaders in Digital Preservation theory and practice located in the UK. You can either be based in Abingdon UK or remotely in the UK or US. What We Offer As well as a competitive salary, performance bonus/commission, benefits package and share options, we also offer great future prospects in a fast-growing market sector. We are committed to maintaining high technical standards and ensuring our people have the access to the best learning and development. And most importantly is the chance to be recognised as a world authority in this emerging discipline. How to Apply Please send your CV with details of your current package and aspirations to our Recruitment team at stating the role in the subject line. If you would like further information or to discuss the role in person, please contact Mark Compton at or call (0).

Vacancy for Head of Collections Discovery & Systems at University of Glasgow Vacancy for Head of Collections Discovery & Systems at University of Glasgow 15 September 2024 Glasgow, Scotland Full-Time The University Library is seeking to appoint a new member of the Library Collections Senior Management Team to bring expertise and leadership in the digital discovery, preservation, and management of the University's internationally significant collection of books, manuscripts and archives. Created, acquired, developed and managed since the University's foundation in 1451, the Library's collections are a rich and distinctive research resource, enabling learning, teaching, research and engagement across the University community. The Head of Collections Discovery & Systems will articulate an ambitious vision for collection discovery, preservation, and access. The postholder will build capacity and capability within Library Collections to harness the potential of digital transformation and digital humanities scholarship to enhance and develop our professional practice and services. They will work closely with senior colleagues within Library Services and Library Collections to deliver an enabling technology environment meeting the needs of our collections and the expectations of our users. The successful candidate will be keenly attuned to the heritage and library collections environment, with expertise in collections metadata and the ways in which this rich data can be optimised, shared, reused and rendered interoperable. The postholder will have opportunities to develop strategic partnerships to enable digital humanities projects centred on the Library's unique and distinctive collections. The Head of Collections Discovery & Systems sits within the Library Collections Directorate, within Library Services.

Vacancy for LDL Technical Relationship & Project Manager at the British Library Vacancy for LDL Technical Relationship & Project Manager at the British Library 17 October 2021 Boston Spa or St Pancras Salary BSP £45,000 and STP £48,750 pa Fixed Term This exciting role will be based at the British Library but will provide a service to all six UK Legal Deposit Libraries (British Library; The National Library of Wales; The National Library of Scotland; Trinity College Dublin; Cambridge University Library; The Bodleian Libraries). The main purpose being to translate technical requirements, inform technical projects and build strong and open relationships between the technical departments of each of the Legal Deposit Libraries. The Legal Deposit Libraries Technical Relationship and Project Manager will also lead, or project-manage, specific legal deposit initiatives on behalf of all six Legal Deposit Libraries, be responsible for project budget and resource allocation and coordinate and undertake research to facilitate the activities related to Legal Deposit. The role will also require the holder to provide appropriate relationship management and technical communications to government and publisher stakeholders for all things relating to Legal Deposit. The successful applicant will have experience of working in an academic or research library as a qualified librarian or in a project management role, with an understanding of electronic publishing. Educated to degree level, the candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to build strong relationships at all levels of the organisation. They must demonstrate their ability to communicate complex ideas to a variety of audiences both written and verbally. Excellent planning and coordination skills with a familiarity of project structures. And an ability to work in a matrix environment and successfully deal with the stakeholders' potentially conflicting priorities and objectives. The successful candidate will be analytical with an ability to conduct research and analysis and present their findings in a report. The candidate must be willing to travel to each Legal Deposit Library as required to build and maintain the relationships.

Vacancy at the Parliamentary Archives, London: Head of Information Strategy and Governance (maternity cover) 22 November 2021 London Fixed Term Background We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, and organized individual to lead the Information Strategy and Governance (IS&G) Team at the Parliamentary Archives and to serve as the Secretary to the Information Authority. The Head of IS&G plays a central role in governing information strategy and risk within Parliament. The ideal candidate will possess strong influencing, relationship-building, and communication skills, both written and verbal. Experience supporting a board or group and an understanding of governance and risk management processes are essential. The Information Authority is a leadership board overseeing information, data, and cyber security across the UK Parliament's two Houses. It is chaired by the two Senior Information Risk Owners for both Houses and includes senior leadership from digital, security, a senior business representative, and a Non-Executive Director. The IS&G Team is part of the Parliamentary Archives, based within the House of Lords but shared with the House of Commons and jointly funded. The team comprises two members, and the role involves matrix management and project delivery with key stakeholders. Key priorities include: Implementing information governance improvements, overseeing an action plan to enhance risk management, governance accountability, and performance metrics. Collaborating with Data and Information colleagues to manage and develop Parliament's Information and Data Strategy implementation plan. The Role The post-holder will be responsible for: Managing the Information Authority's work and the secretariat functions within the team. Acting as a liaison and coordinating cross-team projects, including with the Restoration and Renewal programme. Defining and delivering priority actions, including governance improvements and strategy implementation. Leading the IS&G Team and representing its interests within the Parliamentary Archives Senior Management Team. The Person The successful candidate will have: Influencing and engagement: Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to influence, persuade, and negotiate across complex environments. Ability to work inclusively with diverse stakeholders and communicate effectively at all levels. Planning and organization: Effective planning skills, ability to meet deadlines, manage own and others' work, and adapt to change. Decision-making: Proactive problem-solving skills, risk identification, and sound judgment. People development: Ability to develop team members and manage work to deliver shared outcomes in a productive, inclusive environment. Governance experience: Background in governance roles or as a Board Secretary. Subject matter knowledge: Good understanding of information, data, and cyber security, especially related to secure management and exploitation of organizational information.

Vacancy for File Format Analyst at The National Archives Date: 4 July 2021 Location: Richmond upon Thames, London Employment Type: Fixed Term About the Role Within The National Archives, the Digital Archiving team plays a crucial role in safeguarding the Digital Public Record for future generations. We aim to collect, preserve, and provide access to a diverse range of born digital formats, including documents, datasets, algorithms, and complex systems. To effectively preserve records, we must first understand what we have. Since 2001, we have maintained PRONOM, a comprehensive database of file format information, and the related file format identification tool, DROID. These tools are used worldwide by archives and cultural heritage organizations to identify file formats, enabling them to plan for preservation and ensure the longevity of digital data. As our File Format Analyst, you will provide essential support to the digital preservation team. Your work will also benefit the global digital archiving community. Responsibilities include conducting detailed analysis of digital files, supporting other institutions through enquiries, and sharing your expertise. There will be opportunities to develop ideas to enhance our tools. You will collaborate with a diverse, skilled team of digital archivists and data engineers. This is a full-time position. Requests for part-time work, flexible hours, or job sharing will be considered, depending on operational needs. A combination of onsite and remote work is available, and applicants should be able to regularly travel to our Kew site.

Vacancy for Head of Digitisation at SOAS Vacancy for Head of Digitisation at SOAS 16 February 2025 London, England Full-Time The Head of Digitisation will lead the Digitisation team, delivering the Library's ambitious digitisation programme and managing the SOAS Digital Library. The role holder will ensure that SOAS Library provides its internal and external users with a digital library service, providing access to the Library's digitised collections. Through collaboration with the Library's collection managers and with the SOAS academy, Research and Advancement teams, the role holder will develop and deliver digitisation programmes drawing on the Library's collections, including developing innovative digital solutions for delivering content and engaging with and supporting SOAS' users. This will include developing and contributing to fundraising proposals, liaising with external stakeholders, and engaging with commercial vendors. The role holder will support the research use of SOAS' collections by providing a reprographics service to users and play a crucial role in managing various projects within the library, specifically focusing on the digitisation of materials. You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website.

Two Vacancies at the DPC: Community Engagement Manager & Administration Manager 27 September 2021 Location: Glasgow Employment Type: Full-Time The Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) seeks to employ a Community Engagement Manager and an Administration Manager. The former is a newly established position, while the latter is an established post recently vacated. Both roles are available immediately for an initial period of 12 months. Application Deadline: 0700 UTC on Monday 27th September 2021. Applications should be submitted by email. Shortlisted candidates should be available for online interviews during the week commencing 4th October 2021. This is an exciting opportunity to work in high-profile roles within an organization that is rapidly changing and growing. Recruitment will be based at the DPC offices in Glasgow, with roles starting immediately. Both positions aim to enhance the profile and efficiency of this growing, strategically important, and global membership organization. You will contribute to organizational goals during a significant period of change and growth, including the DPC's 20th anniversary year, the Digital Preservation Awards, and the iPres Conference. The roles involve fostering closer and more productive collaboration among the 121 members of the Coalition, as well as with partners and allies worldwide. The DPC is a dynamic organization that values practical insights and continuous improvement. Candidates are encouraged to innovate and enhance existing plans and tools. Although the roles are distinct, they will work closely together on shared objectives. Community Engagement Manager: This role focuses on delivering the DPC's first strategic objective-Community Engagement-aimed at encouraging and sustaining participation within the Coalition and its activities. The role will support all strategic objectives through communications and engagement initiatives. Administration Manager: This role is pivotal in delivering the sixth strategic objective-Management and Governance-focused on efficient administration and transparency. Responsibilities include providing critical administrative and financial functions to support organizational effectiveness. For more information and to apply, please see the following:

Vacancy for LDL Technical Relationship & Project Manager at the British Library Vacancy for LDL Technical Relationship & Project Manager at the British Library 17 October 2021 Boston Spa or St Pancras Salary BSP £45,000 and STP £48,750 pa Fixed Term This exciting role will be based at the British Library but will provide a service to all six UK Legal Deposit Libraries (British Library; The National Library of Wales; The National Library of Scotland; Trinity College Dublin; Cambridge University Library; The Bodleian Libraries). The main purpose being to translate technical requirements, inform technical projects and build strong and open relationships between the technical departments of each of the Legal Deposit Libraries. The Legal Deposit Libraries Technical Relationship and Project Manager will also lead, or project-manage, specific legal deposit initiatives on behalf of all six Legal Deposit Libraries, be responsible for project budget and resource allocation and coordinate and undertake research to facilitate the activities related to Legal Deposit. The role will also require the holder to provide appropriate relationship management and technical communications to government and publisher stakeholders for all things relating to Legal Deposit. The successful applicant will have experience of working in an academic or research library as a qualified librarian or in a project management role, with an understanding of electronic publishing. Educated to degree level, the candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to build strong relationships at all levels of the organisation. They must demonstrate their ability to communicate complex ideas to a variety of audiences both written and verbally. Excellent planning and coordination skills with a familiarity of project structures. And an ability to work in a matrix environment and successfully deal with the stakeholders' potentially conflicting priorities and objectives. The successful candidate will be analytical with an ability to conduct research and analysis and present their findings in a report. The candidate must be willing to travel to each Legal Deposit Library as required to build and maintain the relationships.

Vacancy for Conservator, Time-based Media at Tate Vacancy for Conservator, Time-based Media at Tate 6 November 2022 London Fixed Term This is a new opportunity to work as a time-based media conservator. This role is part of dedicated project to realise the acquisition of a large gift of artworks to Tate. This role will deliver the acquisition of new artworks into Tate's collection, working within a team of conservators and technicians. This role will require the understanding of individual artworks, their needs for acquisition, production techniques, display requirements and the risks for long term preservation. The role will also require undertaking collection care and preventive conservation activity and as such the successful candidate will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development of strategies, procedures and workflows for the preservation of artworks. You will either hold a recognised qualification in conservation or have equivalent relevant experience for working with time-based media artworks. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate an understanding of the issues associated with time-based media artworks and equipment. It is also desirable to understand the emerging themes and challenges within the discipline of time-based media conservation. You will need to be able to work independently on the examination, processing, and treatment of time-based media artworks. This includes documentation of the artworks and associated equipment. You will also need to communicate effectively and provide specialist advice to a range of stakeholders. This requires effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral. You will need to demonstrate effective organisational, time management and planning skills. Our jobs are like our galleries are, open to all This position is offered on a fixed-term contract until 30th June 2024

Vacancy for Head of Cataloguing, Taxonomy and Data at The National Archives (UK) 6 November 2022 London Full-Time Job summary The National Archives is one of the world's leading archives. Our ambition is to be an archive for everyone - inclusive, entrepreneurial and disruptive. The role of Head of Cataloguing, Taxonomy and Data leads and continues the transformation of the Catalogue and Taxonomy Department from its original analogue and operational focus into a digitally minded and thriving multidisciplinary team that provides intellectual control for TNA's collection regardless of medium. Person specification This is an important leadership role at The National Archives. You will be a senior archivist, able to operate at the centre of the institution's work. Leading a group of expert professionals, you will ensure the archive has intellectual control of its holdings. You also have a once in a generation opportunity to transform the management of the archive's catalogue, by delivering a linked data pan archival catalogue service. Comfortable with the complexities of The National Archive's catalogue, you will be able to manage sensitive issues and provide expert advice. You will pioneer the development of new archival practice for digital records. The role is also outward looking. You will be sharing your experiences with archivists around the world.

Vacancy for Cataloguing Officer (Military Records Project) at The National Archives Vacancy for Cataloguing Officer (Military Records Project) at The National Archives London Fixed Term Archives are the homes for our collective memories, past, present and future. We are the archive of the UK government, a leading national and international archive. Our ambition is to become an inclusive, entrepreneurial and disruptive digital archive, constantly adapting and reshaping archival practice. We are looking for a Cataloguing Officer to support our work. This is a para-professional role and does not require a postgraduate qualification. Based in the Cataloguing, Taxonomy and Data team, you will play an important role in cataloguing a large collection of Ministry of Defence service personnel files. Employing your excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills, you will help to ensure data quality and accuracy, mainly through examining original records and extracting relevant data. This is a unique opportunity to work on a project of unprecedented scale with records of immense historical significance. This is a full time post. However, requests for part-time working, flexible working and job share will be considered, taking into account at all times the operational needs of the Department. A combination of onsite and home working is available and applicants should be able to regularly travel to our Kew site.

Vacancy for File Format Analyst at Preservica Vacancy for File Format Analyst at Preservica Abingdon/Remote, UK or Boston/Remote, US Do innovative technologies interest you? Could you advance the state of the art in Digital Preservation to help organizations across the globe retain access to their critical information for decades or longer? Would you fit right in with an elite team of world recognised Digital Preservation experts? About the Company Preservica is a fast-growing Series B scale-up that is changing the way organizations safeguard and protect long-term digital information. We are a recognized leader in active digital preservation technology. Our award-winning SaaS software is trusted by a rapidly growing user base of over 1,500 organizations, from major corporations like Bacardi, HSBC, Associated Press & Unilever to government bodies including Texas State Archives, Los Angeles County, Boston City Archives, Ivy League academic institutional libraries land iconic cultural institutions like the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York. In the past six months alone, Preservica has grown its user base by nearly 400%. In addition, Preservica is soon to launch a new solution that makes digital preservation easily accessible and useable by all Microsoft 365 customers. These all require us to provide expert advice on how to protect the diverse range of information trusted to our system to users who increasingly want a fully automated solution. The Role As the File Format Analyst you will define and continually improve best practice for Preservica and our customers so they can preserve digital information using the appropriate combination of file format identification, characterisation, migration and rendering strategies. You will do this by analysing the complexities and subtleties of how digital information is formatted across a wide range of types, including office suites, media, images, 3D, GIS and various specialist formats to build an internal knowledge base covering file formats and the tools that manipulate them. This will be built by wide research of the subject, using a global community of contacts and practitioners to continually enrich the knowledge base. Your information will be used to publish best practice business rules for each file format for use by Preservica and our customers. As such you will be in a critical role at the centre of the value delivered by Preservica to its customers. As the ideal candidate you will already have demonstrated an understanding of the challenges of file format preservation and be keen to take this to the next level. Key Responsibilities Lead and extend our research in the field of File Format Preservation. Work on all formats used by Preservica users, including office suites (Microsoft and others), video and audio, images, messages and conversations, databases, 3D GIS, and various specialists formats. Extract information from authors of content creation software, digital preservation resources such as PRONOM, Wikidata and COPTR, active researchers and practitioners in the field, our partners in the Preservation Action Registries initiative, our customers and our own internal team of experts. Also review and if appropriate provide tools to follow recommendations from respected institutions such as NARA, LoC, THA, FADGI and many others. Gather as much information as required about the various file formats supported and the complex factors that influence their successful preservation . Document the many tools available to identify, characterise, validate, migrate and render these file formats in a way that delivers value to our users. This should include community open-source tools and commercial tools as applicable . Build a shared company knowledge base that can be used by our internal teams and customers to understand the issues relating to file format preservation. Build and publish rule sets to recommend which tools should be used for which users on which formats to preserve the information for the long term by understanding how information is consumed and what level of digital loss is tolerable. Persuade the digital preservation community and our user base covering memory institutions, records management and other information lifecycle management groups that the recommendations are valid and useful. Present our work at online and in person meetings and conferences across the globe. Guide the Product team to help them prioritise file format preservation features and articulate the roadmap. Support Engineering in improving the digital preservation tools and techniques within the product or fixing problems with existing tools . Assist Marketing to build our business case and demonstrate our expertise . Help Customer Support answer queries and provide expert guidance on format issues. Requirements and Previous Experience Have a deep understanding of the state of the art in Digital Preservation. Demonstrate an appreciation of the issues surrounding file format preservation and the factors that influence it. Be personable and with good communication skills to pro-actively and confidently build a community of experts across many organizations . Demonstrate discipline at creating useful and thorough knowledge sources and clear and useful recommendations. Whilst this is not a software development role, being able write simple software or scripts to evaluate possible approaches would be very useful . Degree level education in an engineering/software/system related subject or equivalent through relevant training and/or experience. Location and Reporting As the File Format Analyst, you will be part of the Innovation Team reporting to the Chief Innovation Officer and will be working with other leaders in Digital Preservation theory and practice located in the UK. You can either be based in Abingdon UK or remotely in the UK or US. What We Offer As well as a competitive salary, performance bonus/commission, benefits package and share options, we also offer great future prospects in a fast-growing market sector. We are committed to maintaining high technical standards and ensuring our people have the access to the best learning and development. And most importantly is the chance to be recognised as a world authority in this emerging discipline. How to Apply Please send your CV with details of your current package and aspirations to our Recruitment team at stating the role in the subject line. If you would like further information or to discuss the role in person, please contact Mark Compton at or call (0).

Vacancy for File Format Analyst at The National Archives Date: 4 July 2021 Location: Richmond upon Thames, London Employment Type: Fixed Term About the Role Within The National Archives, the Digital Archiving team plays a crucial role in safeguarding the Digital Public Record for future generations. We aim to collect, preserve, and provide access to a diverse range of born digital formats, including documents, datasets, algorithms, and complex systems. To effectively preserve records, we must first understand what we have. Since 2001, we have maintained PRONOM, a comprehensive database of file format information, and the related file format identification tool, DROID. These tools are used worldwide by archives and cultural heritage organizations to identify file formats, enabling them to plan for preservation and ensure the longevity of digital data. As our File Format Analyst, you will provide essential support to the digital preservation team. Your work will also benefit the global digital archiving community. Responsibilities include conducting detailed analysis of digital files, supporting other institutions through enquiries, and sharing your expertise. There will be opportunities to develop ideas to enhance our tools. You will collaborate with a diverse, skilled team of digital archivists and data engineers. This is a full-time position. Requests for part-time work, flexible hours, or job sharing will be considered, depending on operational needs. A combination of onsite and remote work is available, and applicants should be able to regularly travel to our Kew site.

Vacancy for Head of Department of Informatics at King's College London 6 May 2025 London, UK Full-Time Located in the heart of Central London on our Strand campus, the Department of Informatics within the Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences is a vibrant hub for interdisciplinary research and education of the highest quality. The department is in an exciting position, having grown by over 30% over the last four years to circa 100 academic staff, with a student population of over 1100 undergraduates, 420 postgraduates and 200 PhD students. Research in the department covers a broad range of sub-disciplines of Computer Science considering fundamental scientific questions, as well as the practical challenges and opportunities we face in an increasingly complex digital society. Our intersecting lattice-like structure of groups and hubs in Informatics provides a robust framework which supports the Department's commitment to research of the highest scientific quality, and the drive to increase the external impact of our research. Housed in the iconic Bush House, this is a brilliant opportunity to lead a Department with a reputation for excellence. With our AI+ initiative accelerating AI activity across the University, and King's Interdisciplinary Science growing our presence across the sciences, the Department of Informatics is well positioned to be at the heart of King's College London's key agendas in the coming years. Working closely with the Executive Dean and Faculty Leadership Team, the postholder will be expected to build wide and meaningful interdisciplinary research collaborations across the Faculty and King's, ensure excellence and innovation in education, provide supportive direction for academic and professional services staff, and contribute to the overall strategic aims of the Faculty. The successful candidate will have a substantial track record in research, teaching and professional achievement within an Informatics or Computer Science discipline, and evidence an aptitude and motivation towards inclusive leadership.

Vacancy for Head of Digitisation at SOAS 16 February 2025 London, England Full-Time The Head of Digitisation will lead the Digitisation team, delivering the Library's ambitious digitisation programme and managing the SOAS Digital Library. The role holder will ensure that SOAS Library provides its internal and external users with a digital library service, providing access to the Library's digitised collections. Through collaboration with the Library's collection managers and with the SOAS academy, Research and Advancement teams, the role holder will develop and deliver digitisation programmes drawing on the Library's collections, including developing innovative digital solutions for delivering content and engaging with and supporting SOAS' users. This will include developing and contributing to fundraising proposals, liaising with external stakeholders, and engaging with commercial vendors. The role holder will support the research use of SOAS' collections by providing a reprographics service to users and play a crucial role in managing various projects within the library, specifically focusing on the digitisation of materials. For further information on the key criteria for the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification available on the SOAS website.

Vacancy for Digital Archives Relocation (DAR) Project Lead at Parliamentary Archives 12 May 2024 Fixed Term We are looking for a Digital Archives Relocation (DAR) Project Lead to join our Parliamentary Archives office at House of Lords. This position involves working within a project timetable, alongside the Archive Relocation Programme and Parliamentary Archives staff, to lead the preparation work and plan and deliver the Digital Archive Relocation project. The DAR Project Lead will also line manage two project archivists, who will ensure catalogue data and digital records held in Parliamentary Archives systems are sufficiently prepared for their migration and transfer to The National Archives (TNA). This is an opportunity to work on a hybrid basis, depending on business need. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in digital projects, a strong understanding of collections management systems, digital preservation, or data migration in a project context. Experience in a heritage organisation, particularly within the context of a heritage collection move or organisational merger, would be advantageous.

Vacancy for Head of Library Research Services at University of Bath Date: 6 November 2022 Location: Bath Salary: Starting from £53,353, rising to £61,823 Type: Full-Time We are seeking an outstanding individual with exemplary management and communication skills and a passion for open science to lead our Library's Research Services. About the role Reporting to the University Librarian, you will foster innovative thinking while meeting external and internal drivers, developing and delivering services and support to researchers throughout the research lifecycle. You will have a clear understanding of open access, scholarly communications, research data management and metrics, and appreciate the importance of unique and distinctive collections. This role is offered on a full-time (36.5 hours per week) permanent basis. About you We ask you to be curious, collaborative and collegiate in your work, participating effectively in University meetings and engaging with (inter)national networks with knowledge and passion. We are looking for excellent management and communication skills, alongside demonstrable experience of managing finite budgets, with significant recent experience of working within an HE or similar environment. About the Department You will join a dedicated, expert professional team of Library staff committed to the continual development of services to support the University's strategy: to deliver world-class research and teaching, extend the University's international influence, and enrich the student experience. We understand and support the importance of continued professional development for all Library staff to achieve this.