Archive Technology Lead — Digital Preservation & Engineering

Digital Preservation Coalition; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A national archive organization is seeking an Archive Technology Manager to lead a team responsible for maintaining and innovating technology for collections care. This role involves managing engineering services, ensuring compliance with standards, and supporting digital preservation operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technology services and a strong commitment to knowledge management and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experienced people manager with a strong background in engineering/technology services.
• Thorough knowledge of digitization and post-production systems.
• Commitment to knowledge management and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of engineers and technologists.
• Deliver specialized services to meet collections care objectives.
• Support maintenance of operational network for digital preservation.

Skills

Leadership and management

Knowledge of digitization processes

Collaboration

Operational efficiency

Job description

A national archive organization is seeking an Archive Technology Manager to lead a team responsible for maintaining and innovating technology for collections care. This role involves managing engineering services, ensuring compliance with standards, and supporting digital preservation operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technology services and a strong commitment to knowledge management and operational efficiency.