Conservation Digitisation Manager - Large-Scale Projects

Digital Preservation Coalition; Greater London; Vor Ort; GBP 40.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading archival organization based in London is seeking a Conservation Manager to oversee digitisation projects and ensure the highest conservation standards. In this pivotal role, you will manage a digitisation preparation team and engage in project planning, liaising with both internal and external stakeholders. Your extensive knowledge of paper conservation and strong team management skills will be crucial in delivering large-scale digitisation agenda while maintaining sensitivity to original materials. This is a fixed-term position with a significant opportunity for professional growth.

Qualifikationen

• Extensive knowledge of paper conservation practice.
• Proven skills in managing a team of conservation professionals.
• An informed approach to staff development.

Aufgaben

• Manage digitisation preparation team for conservation and document preparation.
• Lead end-to-end project planning of digitisation operations.
• Supervise external contractors for commercial digitisation agenda.

Kenntnisse

Knowledge of paper conservation practice

Project management skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Team management experience

Ability to work with external stakeholders

Jobbeschreibung

A leading archival organization based in London is seeking a Conservation Manager to oversee digitisation projects and ensure the highest conservation standards. In this pivotal role, you will manage a digitisation preparation team and engage in project planning, liaising with both internal and external stakeholders. Your extensive knowledge of paper conservation and strong team management skills will be crucial in delivering large-scale digitisation agenda while maintaining sensitivity to original materials. This is a fixed-term position with a significant opportunity for professional growth.