Archive Digitisation Specialist (Day Shift)

Findmypast; Boston Spa; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Findmypast, part of DC Thomson, is recruiting for a Digitisation Operative to join our team in Boston Spa. The role contributes to high-volume digitisation programmes, converting physical archive materials into digital assets that support product development and long-term monetisation.

You'll deliver output on target, ensure data quality, and maintain safe, organised workflows. The successful candidate will operate digitisation equipment, perform quality checks, and adhere to health, safety, and

Qualifications

• Experience working to deadlines or targets in structured environments.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow defined processes.
• Basic IT literacy with willingness to learn new systems and tools.
• Ability to maintain accuracy during repetitive or high-volume tasks.
• Interest in archives, history, or digitisation.
• Exposure to image handling, metadata, or structured file naming.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, handling, and digitising archive materials in line with defined standards, ensuring preservation, accuracy, and efficiency
• Operating digitisation equipment and associated systems in line with defined procedures, ensuring equipment is used safely, effectively, and issues are reported promptly where required
• Delivering digitisation output in line with production targets, supporting overall studio throughput and delivery timelines
• Ensuring all images and metadata meet defined quality standards, supporting usability and downstream commercial value
• Conducting quality assurance checks in line with established guidelines, identifying and correcting errors where required
• Maintaining compliance with health, safety, security, and partner-specific handling requirements
• Maintaining an organised, safe, and efficient working environment that supports consistent delivery

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Procedural discipline

Willingness to learn

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Findmypast, part of DC Thomson, is recruiting for a Digitisation Operative to join our team in Boston Spa. The role contributes to high-volume digitisation programmes, converting physical archive materials into digital assets that support product development and long-term monetisation.

You'll deliver output on target, ensure data quality, and maintain safe, organised workflows. The successful candidate will operate digitisation equipment, perform quality checks, and adhere to health, safety, and