Digital Preservation Coalition

Vacancy for Project Manager: Open Access Publishing at Lancaster University 5 December 2025 Lancaster, UK Fixed Term This is a 3-month, part-time maternity cover appointment, to support the Copim Open Book Futures project, a major international, multi-institutional project led by Lancaster University and focused on developing infrastructures and practices to underpin the expansion of open access (OA) academic book publishing. The project builds on the pioneering work of the Community-led Open Publication Infrastructures for Monographs (COPIM) project. These two projects have had a major impact on the field of open access publishing, including launching initiatives such as the Open Book Collective, Thoth Open Metadata, the Opening the Future revenue model, as well as work to enhance ebook accessibility and the archiving and preservation of open access works, and exploring new approaches to experimental open access publishing. We are looking to appoint a Project Manager to the project, to cover a period of maternity leave until the end of the project, at the end of April 2026. You will be jointly appointed to the Department of Organisation, Work and Technology and the Faculty of Arts, and will also collaborate with colleagues in Lancaster University Library. You will be working closely with the project Principal Investigator Professor Joe Deville, as well as the wider project team. This team comprises colleagues working in UK Universities, as well as non academic partners including open access book publishers, infrastructure providers, and advocacy groups. Many partners are based outside the UK, including in the European Union, South Africa, and the USA. The Project Manager, in dialogue with the Principal Investigator, will lead the final stages of project delivery, including ensuring that the project remains on track throughout, that project milestones and deliverables are met, as well as liaising with and reporting to funders. Depending on start date, it should also be possible for the current Project Manager to provide a period of shadowing and handover.

A technology organization is looking for a QA Automation Engineer to join their team in Abingdon, UK. The successful candidate will evaluate, write, and execute automation test cases to enhance quality assurance before release. Key responsibilities include creating detailed test plans, maintaining the automation framework, and documenting test results. This role offers the flexibility to work either in the office or remotely within the UK. Candidates should have experience in automation testing and Agile methodologies.

Vacancy for Java Software Engineer at Preservica Abingdon/Remote, UK The projects here at Preservica are at the razor's edge of commercial software solutions, addressing the need for smart digital preservation technology, our award-winning software is used by leading businesses, archives, libraries, museums and government organisations across the globe. We are world leaders and proud of our achievements - but to stay ahead we need the brightest and most talented commercial and technical innovators to join our development team and right now we are looking for a solid Java Software Engineer. The Role Our Software Engineers are responsible for the full software development lifecycle; writing well designed, testable and maintainable efficient code. Your work will extend to include: Analysis work to determine operational feasibility. Maintaining Preservica and industry standards and project plans Integrating software components into fully functioning software systems Developing verification plans - adhering to quality assurance procedures Performing Peer code reviews. Our offices are in Abingdon but this role can be either office based or worked remotely in the UK.

A leading educational institution in Leeds is looking for a part-time Manager for the Digital Creativity and Cultures Hub. You will support and advance digital research initiatives, work closely with academic staff, and help develop training programs. Experience in managing digital projects is essential for this role. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact digital transformation within research and academia.

Overview Vacancy for Lead Developer Java/Scala at The National Archives (UK) 23 January 2023 London Full-Time Person specification About you You are an enthusiastic and organised individual who is keen to join a growing team and make a positive contribution. You have the confidence to advise and support our users as they send us increasingly complex digital records. You are delivery focussed and strongly motivated to provide an excellent service. As part of the Digital Archiving team, you will directly contribute to growing the digital archive and delivering the aims of The National Archives business strategy, Archives for Everyone. About the role The National Archives is building a suite of innovative digital products and services to ease the flow of digital records into the archive, preserve them for generations to come and open-up access to this nationally important resource for audiences including students, government, researchers and the public. You will be leading software development in our Digital Preservation team within the Digital Archiving department. Your work will build on our award-winning Digital Records Infrastructure (DRI) which securely stores our rapidly increasing digital collection, operating at petabyte-scale to ensure the long-term preservation of vital public records. Government websites; the records of significant public inquiries; the decisions of senior officials, ministers and prime ministers; and the nation's digitised history from the 11th to the early 21st century are all to be preserved in the system. We currently operate a series of workflows constructed predominantly in Java, Scala, XSLT and XML Schema running in a Linux environment and we expect Cloud services to play a large role in our future architecture. As a lead developer you will need to be experienced in balancing your time communicating with other teams and focusing on our Digital Preservation systems. You will influence future designs and will be responsible for helping to set technical direction, mentoring staff, undertaking code review as well as writing high quality, robust code yourself. You will be an expert in Java and/or Scala and familiarity with AWS and Linux would be an advantage. You will be thinking about the future impact of technology decisions. You will shape the team and its direction by prioritising work in response to emerging user needs, communicating the trade-offs. You will support developers and non-developers to collaborate, work in the open and follow best practice. You will be responsible for mentoring other developers in their practice and presenting results of your team's work to others. Security clearance SC-level Security Clearance or willingness to obtain SC clearance is mandatory for this role and requires that you have lived in the UK for the last 3 years. The length of required residency may depend on individual circumstances. Please clearly state if you meet this requirement.

A leading archival organization is seeking a Digital Archives Relocation Project Support Officer to manage project planning, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. This hybrid role offers the chance to support complex digital archives projects, ensuring the effective transfer of digital records. Candidates should have strong project administration skills and experience with tools like Jira and SharePoint.

Vacancy for Developers (Java/Scala) at The National Archives (UK) 31 December 2022 London Full-Time The National Archives is looking for developers of varying levels of experience and expertise across a number of roles. During the application process, we will take your skills and experience and any preference you express on-board and aim to match you to an appropriate level, service and team. The possible roles available are: - Software Developer (Grade HEO) Responsibilities About you You are an enthusiastic and organised individual who is keen to join a growing team and make a positive a contribution. You have the confidence to advise and support our users as they send us increasingly complex digital records. You are delivery focused and strongly motivated to provide an excellent service. As part of the Digital Archiving team, you will directly contribute to growing the digital archive and delivering the aims of TNA's business strategy, Archives for Everyone. We are committed to continually improving the diversity of our workforce and therefore encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQI+ community, the trans community, those who are neuro diverse, and those with a disability. About the role We're currently looking for enthusiastic developers to join our growing digital preservation team. In this role, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, to deliver products that will secure The National Archives ever growing digital collections. The National Archives is building a suite of innovative digital products and services to ease the flow of digital records into the archive, preserve them for generations to come and open up access to this nationally important resource for audiences including students, government, researchers and the public. In these varied and challenging roles, you will create, develop and enhance these innovative and high-profile services, ensuring that they are capable of handling the latest digital records as diverse new record formats are transferred to the archives for permanent preservation and access. You will have the opportunity to work on new initiatives, some of them using AWS, as well as working on the development of live services. We are a recognized research organisation, and you may also have the opportunity to contribute to our programme of technical research in digital archiving, and to talk about your work at conferences and meetings. You should be passionate about technology and information management, and your own skills development. Your creativity and experience will be essential to the organisation to inform and shape the design and development of new processes and services. You will be motivated to find solutions to complex problems and will frequently look for opportunities to do things better. You will liaise with Heads of Department, technical staff throughout the Digital Directorate, and colleagues across The National Archives and beyond; the role will be varied and challenging. Our new services will build on our award-winning Digital Records Infrastructure (DRI) which securely stores our rapidly increasing digital collection, operating at petabyte-scale to ensure the long-term preservation of vital public records. Government websites, the records of significant public inquiries, the decisions of senior officials, ministers and prime ministers and the nation's digitised history from the 11th to the early 21st century are all to be preserved in the system. We currently operate a series of batch-processing workflows constructed predominantly in Scala, Java, XSLT and XML Schema running in a Linux environment. You will influence the future design of the system and will be responsible for helping to set technical direction, mentoring staff, undertaking code review as well as writing high quality, robust code yourself. You will be an expert in one or more programming languages, with a good level of knowledge of others; familiarity with Linux would also be an advantage. You will have a passion for learning and developing your skills and will thrive in an environment which values and supports continuous learning.

A prestigious educational institution in Edinburgh is seeking a Digitisation Studio Manager to oversee the digitisation of world-class heritage collections. The ideal candidate will have experience managing digitisation studios and knowledge of high-end imaging equipment. This is a full-time, permanent role that offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated team while ensuring high-quality standards in project management and workflows. If you are passionate about heritage collections, we would love to hear from you.

Vacancy for QA Automation Engineer at Preservica Abingdon/Remote, UK The Role Working as part of an Agile Scrum team, your key role will be to evaluate, write and execute test cases for automation increasing the current capability to increase coverage and assure quality before release. Other tasks will include: Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured automation test plans. Configure and setup automation test environments. Maintain the automation framework. Estimate, prioritise, plan and deliver automated testing covering both API and GUI test cases. Review requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback. Design, develop and execute automation scripts. Record and document thoroughly all test plan results, investigate and remedy failures Stay up-to-date with new testing tools and test strategies. Our offices are in Abingdon but this role could be either office based or worked remotely in the UK.

A leading digital archiving organization in London seeks a Lead Developer proficient in Java and Scala to oversee software development in their Digital Preservation team. You will manage systems critical to preserving national digital records and lead innovation within the department. The ideal candidate has experience in Linux and AWS, mentoring abilities, and is eligible for SC clearance. This role offers the chance to shape the future of digital archiving and contribute to a vital service.

Vacancy for Delivery Manager at The National Archives 3 May 2021 Richmond upon Thames, London £47,000 per annum Full-Time The National Archives has long history of delivering high quality, ambitious digital services to diverse audiences. We want to be at the forefront of creating innovative ways for our users to access culture and heritage. As a Delivery Manager, within the Digital Archiving department, you will be responsible for the effective delivery of complex, high-risk digital products and services. This is a key element of our ambitious vision to transform our services, ensure the public record thrives and survives, and open up access to 900 years of British history. You will be working within a multi-disciplinary product team, which includes developers, user researchers, designers, a technical architect and a product owner and experienced at embedding agile ways of working and ensuring iterative delivery of high quality product at pace, managing resources and contributing to planning and product assessment activities. You will be skilled in empowering this team to deliver, with the communication, conflict resolution and coaching skills to influence and motivate team members and give and receive constructive feedback. You will be working with creative, motivated teams who embrace challenge and look for opportunities to do things differently. This is a great time to join us. This is a full time post. However, requests for flexible working and job share will be considered, taking into account at all times the operational needs of the Department.

A leading technology organization is seeking a Java Software Engineer to join its development team. This role involves managing the full software development lifecycle, writing efficient, testable code, and integrating software components. Candidates should have strong Java skills and be able to perform code reviews. The position offers flexibility, with options for remote work or office-based in Abingdon, UK. Join a world leader in smart digital preservation technology and help shape the future of software development.

Overview Vacancy for Digital Engagement Archivist at University of Westminster London, England • Fixed Term We are seeking a creative and committed individual who enjoys finding new ways to engage audiences through technology. With new funding from Research England we are enhancing our digital capabilities and are looking for a Digital Engagement Archivist to help lead and shape how the Westminster Menswear Archive interacts with the world in the digital age. Responsibilities Lead the preservation and cataloguing of our archive using recognised professional standards and innovative digital methods to ensure it remains accessible for generations to come. Develop and implement a digital outreach strategy to engage a broad range of users, from researchers to the general public. Leverage our digital content, processes and outputs to maximise our outreach activities and create interactive, user-friendly experiences that bring fashion history to life. Optimise the AtoM archive collection management system to meet the evolving needs of our users. Provide support and foster connections with the research community and the wider public through digital platforms. Qualifications/Requirements You should have experience in digital preservation, cataloguing or information management; you're comfortable with emerging technologies and digital tools and are excited by the idea of using them to enhance the accessibility and relevance of our collections. You enjoy exploring new ways to present historical and contemporary content and engage diverse audiences online. You're able to connect with people, whether through digital platforms or in-person, and you're skilled at building meaningful relationships with users. While you're forward-thinking, you're also meticulous about managing digital records with care and precision. Ability to work effectively in a small team and deliver to deadlines is also important. Additional information More information about Westminster Menswear Archive can be found here. The post is based at the University's Harrow Campus. A hybrid working pattern is feasible including some remote working but the post holder is expected to work a minimum of one day a week at Harrow and to be available for monthly in-person team meetings. For an informal discussion about the post please contact Danielle Sprecher, Westminster Menswear Archive Curator

Overview Vacancy for Web Archiving Data Analyst and Crawl Engineer at The National Archives (UK) 21 October 2025 London, England Full-Time About the role The National Archives (UK) is looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Data Analyst with experience in web crawling, scraping, or analysis, to support workflows, help understand more about collections, and grow web archiving capability. Web archives are fascinating. At The National Archives, we deliver three public web archive services. They are vast collections of government websites and social media. The scale of these collections, the variety of users' needs, and the complexity of the data make them challenging and fertile ground for innovation. This role is fundamental to our mission to improve our collection processes, ensuring the highest quality and fidelity, understanding our collection, and conveying these insights to a range of people. Responsibilities As The National Archives' Web Archiving Data Analyst and Crawl Engineer, you will bring your expertise and in-depth knowledge to develop and shape key aspects of our web archiving services and therefore you will be a key member of the team as we evolve our services. We work with suppliers who deliver us many technical services, but we are increasing our in-house capability and expertise. These workflows are now important parts of our service and you will own them and develop them, including through finding ways to improve efficiency and resilience. You will embrace challenge and look for opportunities to do things differently. Working closely with the Senior Data Engineer and our Web Archivists, you will help deepen our understanding of our web archiving and social media collections and use these insights to help tell the story of government online. This includes engaging with experts within The National Archives as well as with external organisations across the digital preservation community and other government departments, by sharing your knowledge with others and raising the profile of our work. You will be passionate about data and technology. You will thrive in an environment which values and supports continuous learning and self-development. Web archiving is an exciting, specialist, varied and rapidly evolving field that is a lot of fun to be involved in. Building and maintaining excellent web archiving services calls on a range of skills: problem solving, creativity, developing new techniques for capturing and replaying content, as well as supporting research, and managing stakeholders and projects. You will support others' research by delivering development that will help users explore our services "as data". You will also contribute to the team's tools and processes, ensuring that we can go about our work as efficiently and effectively as possible.

Vacancy for Manager, Digital Creativity and Cultures Hub, University of Leeds Vacancy for Manager, Digital Creativity and Cultures Hub, University of Leeds 20 January 2023 Leeds Part-Time The new Digital Creativity and Cultures Hub (DCCH) is a joint venture between the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures, and the University Libraries. Based in the Brotherton Library, it will offer support, training, and facilities for academic and professional services staff to develop innovative research and engagement related to digital methods and outputs. DCCH will work with academic staff to develop research projects and external partnerships in the digital sector, and provide support for research-related activities. As well as offering bespoke support to individuals, and supporting groups of researchers to respond to external funding schemes and calls, DCCH will develop a programme of training and development in digital skills for arts and humanities researchers, including postgraduate researchers. Working with the Academic Lead for DCCH, you will be part of the Leeds Arts and Humanities Research Institute (LAHRI), and work closely with academic and professional services colleagues to develop and operationalise a strategy for DCCH. The DCCH Manager will play a key role in advancing and implementing the University's Digital Transformation Strategy, take on project-related landscaping when required, and supporting researchers and potential partners to engage proactively with DCCH.

Vacancy for Product Manager - Digital Experience at Wellcome 11 May 2022 London Full-Time As a Product Manager you will be working closely with a multidisciplinary Product Team and with colleagues across Wellcome Collection to ensure the digital products you manage meet or exceed the expectations of our users and that diverse audiences engage with and gain a sense of belonging to Wellcome Collection. What will I be doing? You will take specific responsibility for helping ensure the team have a clear understanding of the problems they are solving, why our audience and users would use it and why Wellcome wants to build it. You will work with designers, software developers, data analysts, content creators and stakeholders from across Wellcome to build feasible and valuable digital products. In practice this means that you will need to: Define and champion the vision for the product and how it fits into the rest of the architecture, serving as the key spokesperson for the product being managed, clearly and convincingly communicating the aims of the product internally and externally; Day-to-day management of your product and the alignment of your product to the overall departmental strategy and product roadmap; Build and prioritise the product backlog based on effort, research and analysis, testing and need; Ensure the team appreciate the problems to be solved and help devise desirable and feasible solution with the rest of the team. In this way, you will help ensure that everyone benefit from and enjoy Wellcome Collection's content and services. What we are looking for? We are looking for someone who is highly motivated and passionate about the importance of designing accessible and inclusive services. It's essential you have the following: Solid comprehension of website development best practices including user research, interface design, AB testing, information architecture, domain driven design and software development and deployment. Solid knowledge of web technologies. Solid command of web accessibility standards and designing inclusive digital products. Highly curious with strong analytical and interpretation skills Passionate about the ability of qualatative and quant data to improve user experience. Ability to exercise sound judgment about important business issues for reporting and escalation. Ability to develop and refine a compelling product vision. Willingness, flexibility, creativity, and energy in taking initiative and assuming responsibility. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail. Calm with a proactive attitude. Experience of working in agile or lean product development teams

Vacancy for Digital Archives Relocation (DAR) Project Support Officer at Parliamentary Archives 18 August 2024 London, UK Fixed Term We are looking for a Digital Archives Relocation (DAR) Project Support Officer to join the Archives Relocation Programme (ARP) at House of Lords. In this role, you will work in an interdisciplinary project team to deliver the digital strand of ARP. The scope of DAR includes the migration of collections data and digital collections to The National Archives (TNA) systems, the transfer of web archiving collections and functions to TNA, the review and transfer of Parliamentary Archives' web content, and the establishment of future processes to enable the continuing transfer of digital records from Parliament to TNA. The post holder will provide project support, including monitoring progress against plans and drafting reports, and providing a secretariat function to meetings, including formal minute-taking. Basic financial tasks such as completing checks on invoices will also be required. This is an opportunity to work on a hybrid depending on Business need. This is also an exciting opportunity to support a high-profile and complex digital archives project which will future-proof Parliament's digital archives, with many development opportunities based on the candidate's interest. You'll be accountable for: Project planning, monitoring, and reporting: maintaining and monitoring progress and performance against project plan, maintaining RAID (risk, assumptions, issues and dependencies) logs and following-up on actions as needed. Meeting and workshop support: maintaining agendas, minutes and chasing actions for project meeting including managing Jira board and supporting sprint planning sessions and retrospectives. Scheduling project-related meetings and workshop and supporting facilitation. Communications and stakeholder engagement: Information and Knowledge Management: acting as Record Officer for the project SharePoint site, updating key project documents and managing project information/knowledge. Administrative support: invoice processing and monitoring budgets. Providing general administrative support to the project, and any other duties as appropriate. The role will support other ARP projects and workstreams as required.

A leading academic project management organization seeks a Project Manager for a part-time, fixed-term maternity cover role supporting a significant open access publishing initiative. You will lead final project delivery stages, ensuring milestones are met, and work with diverse partners across the UK and internationally. Ideal candidates will have project management experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a multi-institutional environment.

A leading heritage organization is looking for two Research Software Engineers in Richmond upon Thames, London. Join a pioneering 3-year project aiming to enhance community-generated digital content. The ideal candidates will have proficiency in Python or JavaScript frameworks and a passion for human-computer interaction and artificial intelligence. An equal opportunities employer, it seeks diverse talent for this innovative role.

Vacancy for Digital Library Systems Developer at University of Glasgow Vacancy for Digital Library Systems Developer at University of Glasgow 3 January 2025 Glasgow, Scotland Full-Time The Digital Library Team within Information Services at the University of Glasgow supports digital access to globally significant research collections for the purposes of world-leading scholarship, teaching, and learning. Reporting to the Head of Library Systems & Platforms, the post holder will join the Digital Library Team and - working closely with colleagues in Library Collections - take a leading role in the development of digital library and repository applications in furtherance of the institutional research and educational ambitions. The post holder will be comfortable working in both open-source and proprietary contexts, displaying demonstrable understanding of common web technologies, distributed web-based applications abilities, and experience of LAMP-based environments. Solving data integration and interoperability issues will be an important aspect of the post, enabling heterogenous content to be better managed, discovered, and reused. Experience of the data standards and protocols associated with digital libraries or digital archives, the cultural heritage sector, and/or research information systems would therefore be advantageous, as would knowledge of open-source repository solutions. As part of a team committed to exciting, innovative, and novel solutions and services, the post holder will work closely with cognate technical colleagues in Library Collections to ensure the delivery of holistic and easily discoverable digital collections.