Digital Preservation Coalition

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.

Digital Preservation Coalition, in collaboration with Royal Museums Greenwich, offers research fellowships starting January 2027 for early career postdoctoral researchers. These fellowships focus on critical themes in cultural and heritage institutions. Candidates are invited to submit expressions of interest to co-develop applications on topics including British-Caribbean maritime connections and community-led research practices. This is an opportunity to engage with diverse communities and enhance research accessibility.

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

Vacancy for Digital Library Assistant at LSE Library 11 January 2026 London, England Full-Time LSE Library's Digital Library team is now recruiting for a full-time permanent Digital Library Assistant (Grade 4 £32,890 to £36,052 pa). The successful candidate will work with colleagues across the library to preserve, manage and make available online the Library's digital collections. The role supports the full digitisation project lifecycle, from assessing and preparing physical items and enhancing metadata, to processing digital assets for ingest into our preservation systems and making them available on the LSE Digital Library.

A leading educational institution in London is seeking a full-time permanent Digital Library Assistant. In this role, you will work closely with colleagues to preserve, manage, and provide access to the library's digital collections. You will support the entire digitisation project lifecycle, including assessing physical items, enhancing metadata, and processing digital assets. This position offers a salary ranging from £32,890 to £36,052 per year.