Digital Preservation Coalition

A leading digital services provider in Oxford is seeking a Digital Project Manager to oversee digital research and service development projects. This role involves managing multidisciplinary teams, ensuring project delivery on time and within budget, and supporting the University of Oxford's digital transformation. The ideal candidate will have experience in project management methodologies and strong communication skills. This is a full-time, fixed-term position with remote working options available for 2-3 days per week.

London or Manchester Fixed Term The Digital Archivist will lead the development, management, and safeguarding of the BDA's digital heritage collections. This includes the digitisation, cataloguing, preservation, and access of Deaf heritage materials such as BSL films, photographs, documents, oral histories, artefacts, and community records. The role is central to ensuring Deaf heritage is preserved by Deaf people, for Deaf people, and made accessible in British Sign Language as well as written English, in line with best practice in digital preservation and inclusive archiving. The role Digital Archiving & Preservation Provide a digital archivist lead for the Heritage Lottery Fund 'Deaf Heritage Sorted' project. Lead the digitisation, cataloguing, and long-term preservation of Deaf heritage collections, including audiovisual BSL content, photographs, manuscripts, and born-digital materials. Implement and maintain digital preservation standards, workflows, and metadata frameworks appropriate to mixed media and sign language collections. Ensure collections meet recognised archival, museum, and heritage standards while reflecting Deaf cultural values and lived experience. Collection Management & Documentation Develop and manage digital asset registers, catalogues, and collection management systems. Create and maintain metadata in both English and BSL, ensuring accessibility and cultural accuracy. Support accessioning, rights management, licensing, and ethical use of archival materials. Deaf Led & Community Centred Practice Assist the Heritage Manager to work collaboratively with Deaf communities, historians, artists, and organisations to identify, document, and preserve heritage materials. Support community led collecting, co curation, and participatory archiving approaches. Ensure that Deaf people are meaningfully involved in decisions about how their heritage is preserved, described, and shared. Access, Engagement & Learning Support the development of accessible digital platforms, exhibitions, and online resources for Deaf and hearing audiences. Contribute to public engagement, education, and research use of collections, including support for exhibitions, events, and learning programmes. Work with communications and policy teams to ensure Deaf heritage content is shared responsibly and widely. Governance, Ethics & Compliance Ensure compliance with data protection, copyright, safeguarding, and ethical standards. Contribute to policies on digital preservation, access, collections development, and risk management. Support funding applications, reporting, and evaluation relating to heritage and digital projects. This list is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive, as there may be other duties and requirements associated with the post, which BDA may call upon the post-holder to perform from time to time.

The Digital Preservation Coalition is seeking a Digital Archivist to lead the safeguarding of Deaf heritage collections in Manchester. You will manage the digitisation and cataloguing of BSL films and documents, ensuring accessibility for Deaf audiences. You will work closely with Deaf communities and contribute to the development of digital platforms that enhance public engagement and learning. A relevant degree or experience in digital preservation is essential.

The Digital Preservation Coalition is seeking a Digital Archivist to lead the safeguarding of Deaf heritage collections in Manchester. You will manage the digitisation and cataloguing of BSL films and documents, ensuring accessibility for Deaf audiences. You will work closely with Deaf communities and contribute to the development of digital platforms that enhance public engagement and learning. A relevant degree or experience in digital preservation is essential.

London or Manchester Fixed Term The Digital Archivist will lead the development, management, and safeguarding of the BDA's digital heritage collections. This includes the digitisation, cataloguing, preservation, and access of Deaf heritage materials such as BSL films, photographs, documents, oral histories, artefacts, and community records. The role is central to ensuring Deaf heritage is preserved by Deaf people, for Deaf people, and made accessible in British Sign Language as well as written English, in line with best practice in digital preservation and inclusive archiving. The role Digital Archiving & Preservation Provide a digital archivist lead for the Heritage Lottery Fund 'Deaf Heritage Sorted' project. Lead the digitisation, cataloguing, and long-term preservation of Deaf heritage collections, including audiovisual BSL content, photographs, manuscripts, and born-digital materials. Implement and maintain digital preservation standards, workflows, and metadata frameworks appropriate to mixed media and sign language collections. Ensure collections meet recognised archival, museum, and heritage standards while reflecting Deaf cultural values and lived experience. Collection Management & Documentation Develop and manage digital asset registers, catalogues, and collection management systems. Create and maintain metadata in both English and BSL, ensuring accessibility and cultural accuracy. Support accessioning, rights management, licensing, and ethical use of archival materials. Deaf Led & Community Centred Practice Assist the Heritage Manager to work collaboratively with Deaf communities, historians, artists, and organisations to identify, document, and preserve heritage materials. Support community led collecting, co curation, and participatory archiving approaches. Ensure that Deaf people are meaningfully involved in decisions about how their heritage is preserved, described, and shared. Access, Engagement & Learning Support the development of accessible digital platforms, exhibitions, and online resources for Deaf and hearing audiences. Contribute to public engagement, education, and research use of collections, including support for exhibitions, events, and learning programmes. Work with communications and policy teams to ensure Deaf heritage content is shared responsibly and widely. Governance, Ethics & Compliance Ensure compliance with data protection, copyright, safeguarding, and ethical standards. Contribute to policies on digital preservation, access, collections development, and risk management. Support funding applications, reporting, and evaluation relating to heritage and digital projects. This list is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive, as there may be other duties and requirements associated with the post, which BDA may call upon the post-holder to perform from time to time.

Full-Time We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our Technology Project Management team to help deliver a diverse portfolio of technology-focused projects across both our Boston Spa and London sites. The successful candidate will have a strong track record of delivering technology projects in a complex environment, and will be confident working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. As a Project Manager in Technology you will be responsible for leading the successful delivery of a range of projects, from infrastructure, networking and systems upgrades through to digital services that support public access to the Library's collections and services. Managing projects of varying scale and complexity and collaborating with Technology colleagues, wider BL colleagues and suppliers. Your projects will span both internal technology initiatives and public-facing services, offering you the opportunity to be involved in the Library's operations and its users.

The Digital Preservation Coalition in Greater London is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead technology-focused projects across its Boston Spa and London sites. This role involves collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to successfully deliver a variety of projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing complex technology projects, ensuring service upgrades, and enhancing public access to the Library's collections. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence technology initiatives both internally and for the public.

The Digital Preservation Coalition in Greater London is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead technology-focused projects across its Boston Spa and London sites. This role involves collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to successfully deliver a variety of projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing complex technology projects, ensuring service upgrades, and enhancing public access to the Library's collections. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence technology initiatives both internally and for the public.

Full-Time We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our Technology Project Management team to help deliver a diverse portfolio of technology-focused projects across both our Boston Spa and London sites. The successful candidate will have a strong track record of delivering technology projects in a complex environment, and will be confident working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. As a Project Manager in Technology you will be responsible for leading the successful delivery of a range of projects, from infrastructure, networking and systems upgrades through to digital services that support public access to the Library's collections and services. Managing projects of varying scale and complexity and collaborating with Technology colleagues, wider BL colleagues and suppliers. Your projects will span both internal technology initiatives and public-facing services, offering you the opportunity to be involved in the Library's operations and its users.

Lloyds Banking Group in London is seeking an Archivist to support the full archive lifecycle, preserving and making accessible the history and heritage of the organisation. You will join the Group Archives & Museum team, working with physical and digital records. The role covers collections management, digitisation and digital preservation, responding to enquiries, and collaborating with colleagues across the business on archive and museum projects.

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is seeking a National Project Manager to lead a major digitisation programme across Scotland, coordinating governance, reporting and cross-institution collaboration. The role sits within the DiSSCo-UK framework, coordinating with NHM, UKRI and partner institutes for open digital asset delivery. You will oversee project activity, liaise with project leadership, and line-manage a project business support assistant, helping to drive Scotland's national hub and

Vacancy for Digital Preservation Intern at University of Edinburgh 19 March 2023 Edinburgh £11.18 per hour Internship The University of Edinburgh's Information Services Group (ISG) now welcomes applications from undergraduate students who are interested in working over the summer as a Digital Preservation Intern. The successful student will support ISG's Website and Communication team to identify, appraise, and catalogue existing materials related to graphic design work created by the university's Graphic Design Service. Where appropriate, the successful student will help transform materials into sustainable formats that can be archived and accessed in the University's digital archive. The goal will be to create a digital archive which showcases the work of the Graphic Design Service, and allows teams across the University to access these materials for future reference or re-use and to preserve them for the long-term in the University archives.

A leading educational institution in Edinburgh is offering a Digital Preservation Intern position for undergraduate students. The intern will assist in identifying, appraising, and cataloguing graphic design materials created by the university, with the goal of creating a digital archive. This role provides valuable experience in archiving and preservation, making a significant contribution to the long-term preservation of university projects. The position offers £11.18 per hour on a flexible schedule during the summer.

Vacancy for Digital Preservation Systems Technician at Serpentine Galleries 13 April 2026 Hybrid - London Fixed Term Serpentine is embarking on a major digital transformation project to preserve and provide access to its historically significant archive, documenting pioneering contemporary art, architecture and live events since 1970. We are seeking a Digital Preservation Systems Technician to lead the technical implementation of a new digital preservation/digital asset management system and embed sustainable, organisation-wide preservation workflows. This role will support the implementation, configuration and day-to-day operation of Serpentine's new digital preservation solution, ensuring long-term integrity, accessibility and sustainability of archival and organisational digital assets. This is a rare opportunity to shape the long-term stewardship of a major contemporary art cultural archive from the ground up. Applicants must apply with their CV and cover letter by the application deadline and have the right to work in the UK.

A leading cultural institution in London is seeking a Digital Preservation Systems Technician to lead the technical implementation of a new digital preservation system. This role involves ensuring the long-term integrity and accessibility of digital assets while embedding sustainable preservation workflows. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the stewardship of a significant contemporary art cultural archive. Applicants should have the right to work in the UK and provide their CV and cover letter by the application deadline.

Vacancy for Digital Preservation and Access Manager at University of the Arts London Hybrid - LCC Elephant and Castle/Home £44,375 to £52,977 per annum Fixed Term University of the Arts London (UAL) is seeking a Digital Preservation and Access Manager to join us on a fixed term basis. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced collections management professional to lead the digital preservation of UAL's archives and special collections. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and developing digital preservation across UAL's archives and special collections, including oversight of the Preservica digital preservation system and associated policies and procedures. Working closely with collection owners and key stakeholders, you will manage the day to day operation of the system, including integrations, testing and planned upgrades. You will liaise with Digital and Technology (D&T) teams and the suppliers to ensure its effective and reliable operation. You will ensure the systematic management and long term preservation of digital assets, while maintaining awareness of emerging technologies and developments in the field. Working collaboratively with D&T teams, collection owners and external suppliers, you will support and enhance the digital collections access interface to deliver a strong user experience. The role also involves championing digital preservation and access across the university. You will promote the value of web archiving and digital collections, engage with stakeholders, participate in relevant user groups and contribute to the wider digital preservation community to maximise the benefits of digital preservation and support the use of digital collections in teaching, learning, research and public engagement at UAL and beyond.

The University of the Arts London is hiring a Digital Preservation and Access Manager to lead the digital preservation of its archives and special collections. This role is crucial for managing the Preservica system and ensuring long-term preservation of digital assets. The successful candidate will collaborate with stakeholders and enhance access to digital collections. This position offers a hybrid work model and is based in Greater London, with a salary range of £44,375 to £52,977 per annum.

Vacancy for Digital Archives Assistant at Archaeology Data Service Vacancy for Digital Archives Assistant at Archaeology Data Service 18 March 2024 York, England £25,138 - £27,181 a year Fixed Term Department The Archaeology Data Service (ADS) is a world-leading digital repository which provides digital data archiving services for UK archaeology. We are a recognised component of UKRI's research infrastructure and hold the CoreTrustSeal. 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. In addition to our internal bespoke systems that underpin the workflows of our digital preservation activity, the ADS also hosts public-facing services to facilitate the collection of digital material. These include ADS-easy for online deposition of files, and OASIS, a system for the recording of fieldwork events in the UK, hosted on behalf of national heritage agencies. The ADS is located within the Department of Archaeology in the medieval King's Manor building in central York. The successful applicant will be a member of staff at the University of York, including a pension scheme and a wide range of Employee benefits. The ADS also implements a flexible working policy with hybrid working available. Role The role of Digital Archives Assistant is an entry-level position to ADS to help develop the next generation of skilled digital archivists. The main purpose of the role is to carry out routine, established administrative and IT processes in order to facilitate the smooth running of the ADS and support the Digital Archivists. The post-holder will be line-managed by the ADS Collections Development Manager. This position is aimed at either someone who is at an early stage of their career. It is envisaged as a fixed term trainee role, normally for 3 years. It is anticipated that the post-holder will spend much of their time focussed on the archiving of the digital outputs of commercial projects, but there will be opportunities to be involved in ADS research projects.

An academic institution in Glasgow seeks a Research Data Officer to advance research data management and compliance. The role involves leading services to support researchers in meeting funder mandates and enhancing research visibility. Candidates must have strong expertise in FAIR Principles, Archivematica, and PURE, along with experience in metadata standards. A first degree in a relevant field is required; postgraduate qualifications are a plus. The position requires excellent organizational skills and may involve a DBS check.

Vacancy for Research Data Officer at University of Strathclyde 5 April 2026 Glasgow, Scotland Full-Time The University of Strathclyde has a commitment to boldness and innovation as part of its core institutional values, and we believe that our engagement with open research and repository development is a significant example of this. In furtherance of these values the Information Services Directorate of the University is seeking to appoint a Research Data Officer to join our Scholarly Publications & Research Data (SP&RD) team. This specialist role is key to supporting the University's strategic goals in Research Data Management and Open Access compliance. The post holder will lead the design and delivery of research data management and preservation services, ensuring researchers meet funder mandates and contributing to the University's research visibility and reputation. Applicants should have strong technical expertise in FAIR Principles, Archivematica, and PURE, alongside a deep understanding of national and international research data policies. The role involves providing expert advice, training, and hands on support to researchers, collaborating across teams, and overseeing data deposit and preservation processes. The successful applicant must have expertise in digital library systems in a Higher Education, national library, or research intensive environment, with repository experience seen as an advantage. Knowledge of repository management matters is essential, as well as current awareness of the challenges surrounding research information curation and data management/research administration. Specific experience of work in metadata standards and/or data integrity management issues is essential. You will be well organised, with an ability to manage and prioritise your own and others' work, with a track record of delivering to deadlines. A first degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent relevant experience in a similar or related role is required, as is an awareness of wider research policy issues in an HE environment. A postgraduate LIS or Information Management qualification or the equivalent is desirable. Some aspects of the role may require a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to facilitate access to sensitive personal data. For informal enquiries, please contactAlan Slevin, Scholarly Publications and Research Data Manager at