Collections Development Manager (HSDS)

University of York; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK university is seeking a Collections Development Manager for its Heritage Science Data Service. The role involves developing data collections, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring quality service delivery. Strong IT and communication skills are essential, alongside experience in management and report writing. A graduate qualification in archaeology or a related field is desirable.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of key stakeholders in the heritage science sector.
• Strong IT and communication skills required.
• Experience in writing reports or funding applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop HSDS data collections across Heritage Science and Conservation Research.
• Manage relationships with RICHeS collections projects and facilities.
• Report to the HSDS Service Manager and assist with management tasks.

Skills

Knowledge of the heritage science sector

Strong IT skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience in management role

Ability to deliver presentations

Education

Graduate qualification in archaeology or related discipline

Job description

Department

The Archaeology Data Service (ADS) is a world-leading digital repository which provides digital data archiving services for UK archaeology and heritage. We are based in the University of York but we work closely with external partners, both in Higher Education and in the public and commercial archaeological sectors. We are an established component of UKRI’s digital research infrastructure and we are also active in international collaborations, as a leading member of the ARIADNE European Research Infrastructure. As a result of the award of £15.3m from the AHRC to a consortium led by the ADS to develop and host a Digital Research Service for the RICHeS programme (Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science) we are now leading a consortium to develop and host a Heritage Science Data Service (HSDS).

Role

The Collections Development Manager (HSDS) has responsibility for developing HSDS data collections across the full range of Heritage Science and Conservation Research (HSCR), managing the relationship with the RICHeS collections projects and facilities, and the users of those facilities, as well as developing new relationships with additional HSCR stakeholders. They will report to the HSDS Service Manager, but also work with the Director and Head of Collections Development to take responsibility for collections development in particular domains, as well as taking a shared responsibility for the line management and allocation of tasks to the Digital Archives Officers and Assistants.

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

You should have knowledge of the organisation of, and key stakeholders in, the heritage science and conservation sector. You must have strong IT skills and excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver presentations to national and international conferences and to engage an audience. Experience of working in an entrepreneurial or management role and of writing reports or funding applications is essential. You must be able to work collaboratively with others, deliver a quality service, and identify and implement continuous improvement. A graduate qualification in archaeology, heritage science and conservation or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience is desirable, as well as knowledge of the approaches to digital preservation, information management and the FAIR principles.

Interview date: To be confirmed

For informal enquiries: please contact the HSDS Manager, Jo Tozer on [e-mail]