Digitisation Technician Trainee (Time-based Media)

Imperial War Museums; Duxford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A heritage institution in the UK is seeking a Trainee Digitisation Technician to join their Visual Resources Team. In this fixed-term role, you'll learn to digitise film and sound collections, assess and prepare materials, and edit digital files. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented and eager to develop specialist skills. This opportunity offers hands-on training in a unique working environment.

Qualifications

• You have a qualification in a relevant technical subject (A-level or equivalent).
• You’re eager to learn and develop specialist digitisation skills.
• You’re organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage your own workload.
• You’re confident using computers and digital systems.
• Bonus if you have experience with video editing software, large data workflows, or film archiving.

Responsibilities

• Learn to digitise film, video, and sound to preservation and access standards.
• Assess, prepare, and scan materials using high-end equipment.
• Edit and process digital files using professional software.
• Support internal teams and research visitors with digital content.
• Maintain accurate records and follow museum standards for collections care.
• Receive hands-on training in digitisation, conservation, and safe lab practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Computer proficiency

Eagerness to learn

Education

Qualification in a relevant technical subject (A-level or equivalent)

Tools

Video editing software

Job description

About The Role

Join our Visual Resources Team as a Trainee Digitisation Technician in this Fixed Term role (18 months) and help preserve and provide access to our unique film, video, and sound collections. You’ll be part of a skilled team working in a specialist lab environment, learning how to handle some of the most fragile and historically significant items in our care.

What You’ll Do

• Learn to digitise film, video, and sound to preservation and access standards.
• Assess, prepare, and scan materials using high-end equipment.
• Edit and process digital files using professional software.
• Support internal teams and research visitors with digital content.
• Maintain accurate records and follow museum standards for collections care.
• Receive hands-on training in digitisation, conservation, and safe lab practices.

Who You Are

• You have a qualification in a relevant technical subject (A-level or equivalent).
• You’re eager to learn and develop specialist digitisation skills.
• You’re organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage your own workload.
• You’re confident using computers and digital systems.
• Bonus if you have experience with video editing software, large data workflows, or film archiving.

Ready to start your journey into film and sound preservation? Apply now and help bring our collections to life for future generations.

For a full list of duties and the person specification (which your application will be marked against) please view the Job Description.