Collections Metadata Analyst (Library focus)

ENGINEERINGUK; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Collections Metadata Analyst to join their team for an 18-month fixed-term contract. The role involves data migration, collaboration with stakeholders, and ensuring data quality for library and collection management systems. This position offers a hybrid working model, promoting flexibility and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Experience in data cleansing, conversion, and migration projects.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for data migration from existing systems to new library and collection management systems.
• Design, test, and document data migration pathways.

Skills

Data Analysis

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Knowledge of metadata standards

Tools

SQL

Spreadsheets

Job description

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Collections Metadata Analyst (Library focus)

Meta Data Analyst (Library focus)

Salary: £44,500

Closing date: Sunday 25, May 2025

Contract type: Fixed Term Contract (18 months)

Wellcome Collection is a free museum exploring health and human experience, offering exhibitions, museum and library collections, public events, and a vibrant shop and café. We also publish books and online stories.

Wellcome Collection is part of Wellcome Trust, a global charitable foundation supporting science for a healthier future. The Trust plans to spend £16bn over the next ten years to fund discoveries in life, health, and wellbeing, focusing on mental health, infectious disease, and climate health.

This is an exciting time to join Wellcome Collection as we launch a new ten-year strategy and modernise our systems for managing our extensive archive, library, and museum collections.

We are seeking a Metadata Analyst to join us on a full-time, fixed-term basis for 18 months.

Where will I be working?

You will be part of the Collections Information team within the Collections and Digital department, reporting to the Collections Information Lead (Inventory). You will collaborate with colleagues across the department and Wellcome's Digital & Technology team.

What will I be doing?

Responsible for data migration from existing systems to new library and collection management systems.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Work with internal and external stakeholders, including system suppliers.
• Ensure collection data is cleaned and prepared for migration.
• Design, test, and document data migration pathways and optimise workflows.
• Provide expert data skills for system development and integration.
• Contribute to an inclusive organisational culture.

Is this job for me?

You enjoy working with data and have strong skills in data analysis and transformation using spreadsheets and databases.

You value partnership and collaboration, with proven relationship management skills to support stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Experience in data cleansing, conversion, and migration projects.
• Experience with system administration tasks like scripting, SQL, data export/import, and bulk record changes.
• Knowledge of collections management system configuration and workflows.
• Understanding of library cataloguing and metadata standards (e.g., RDA, AACR2, MARC21, ISAD(G), Spectrum).
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple stakeholders, and prioritize effectively.
• Solve problems systematically and analytically.

To apply, upload your CV and complete our short application.

Interview dates: Week commencing Monday 23, June 2025.

Full job description and benefits details are available on our website.

Our Hybrid Way of Working

We promote flexible working, with 3 days in our Euston Road offices (Tue-Thu) and 2 days remote or in-office.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to a fair, inclusive environment. Flexible working options are available, and adjustments can be made for disabilities. For more info, visit our website or contact us.

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