Digital and Oral History Archivist

Hackney Shed Limited; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 30.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hackney Shed invites applications for a Digital and Oral History Archivist to lead the digital heritage elements of Shedlight, a National Lottery Heritage Funded project. The role focuses on digital archiving, oral history collection and participatory heritage work with young people in Hackney.

Working with the Archive Manager and Young Archivists, you will develop an accessible digital timeline, oversee recordings and transcriptions, and mentor staff and participants to sustain the archive

Formación

• Experience in digital archiving, oral history collection and participatory heritage projects.
• Strong digital skills including digital preservation, cataloguing and managing digital assets.
• Experience handling archival materials and oral histories sensitively and ethically.
• Ability to train and mentor staff and young people in archival practices.

Responsabilidades

• Lead on creating an accessible digital timeline for Shedlight.
• Oversee collection, recording and transcription of oral histories.
• Train and mentor staff and young people in archival practices.
• Ensure outputs meet National Lottery Heritage Fund guidelines and prioritise accessibility.

Conocimientos

Digital archiving

Oral history

Mentoring

Project coordination

Herramientas

Digital preservation

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking a passionate, organised and community-minded Digital and Oral History Archivist to lead on the digital heritage elements of Shedlight: Young Voices Shining a Light on 25 Years of Inclusive Practice. This is a National Lottery Heritage Funded project. This role is ideal for someone with experience in digital archiving, oral history collection and participatory heritage projects, who is looking to complement existing commitments while working creatively with young people in an inclusive arts setting.

Hackney Shed is an inclusive theatre company working with young people under 26 from across Hackney and surrounding boroughs, with a particular commitment to engaging disabled and neurodivergent young people, and those from low-income and under-represented backgrounds. Our two-year Shedlight project will preserve and celebrate 25 years of Hackney Shed’s work, grounding it in the wider context of inclusive practice with young people in Hackney.

Working closely with the Archive Manager, a group of Young Archivists and project partners, you will lead on the creation of an accessible digital timeline and oversee the collection, recording and transcribing of oral histories that capture the voices and experiences of our community. A key part of the role will involve training and mentoring both staff and young people in archival and oral history practices, building the skills and confidence of the wider team to sustain the archive beyond the life of the project.

We are looking for someone with strong digital skills, including experience in digital preservation, cataloguing and managing digital assets, excellent attention to detail, and a collaborative, inclusive approach. You will have experience handling archival materials and oral histories sensitively and ethically, ensuring outputs meet National Lottery Heritage Fund guidelines and prioritise accessibility and inclusion. This role will suit someone who enjoys balancing independent working with meaningful collaboration as part of a small, creative and values-driven team.

If you are passionate about preserving community stories, amplifying young voices, and making heritage accessible to all, we would love to hear from you.

Welcome to... "Twice as Funny": Two days of workshops exploring comedy duos, creating characters and [...]

Dragging Together presents... "Kings, Queens & Things, oh my!": a workshop for artists from Hackney [...]