Collections Management Technician — Archives & Conservation

Digital Preservation Coalition; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Collections Management Technician to join its Heritage Collections team in Edinburgh. The successful candidate will work closely with the Appraisal Archivist and Archives Collections Manager, focusing on archival collections management in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of archive practices and excellent communication skills. This is a fixed-term opportunity that offers a chance to develop a career in library management.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of archive collections management practices and procedures.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent manual dexterity for appropriate handling of collections.

Responsibilities

• Work with Appraisal Archivist and Archives Collections Manager.
• Deliver appraisal and archival collections management activities.
• Collaborate with Heritage Collections colleagues in the acquisition and cataloguing process.

Skills

Knowledge of archive collections management

Good communication skills

Team-working skills

Excellent manual dexterity

Flexible approach to tasks

Job description

A leading educational institution is seeking a Collections Management Technician to join its Heritage Collections team in Edinburgh. The successful candidate will work closely with the Appraisal Archivist and Archives Collections Manager, focusing on archival collections management in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of archive practices and excellent communication skills. This is a fixed-term opportunity that offers a chance to develop a career in library management.