Digitisation Technicians (Still Media) x 2

Imperial War Museums; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A historic preservation institution in the UK seeks two Digitisation Technicians to help transform analogue materials into digital assets. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and experience in handling photographic and paper-based collections. The role emphasizes precision, collaboration, and a strong understanding of digital workflows. Join us in preserving history for future generations.

Qualifications

• Skilled imaging professional with experience in digitisation.
• Excellent understanding of digital imaging workflows.
• Confident in handling fragile, historical media.

Responsibilities

• Digitise collection items using high-end imaging equipment.
• Handle fragile and historically significant media with care.
• Produce digital master files for exhibitions.

Skills

Expertise in digitising photographic and paper-based collections

Knowledge of analogue media formats

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Attention to detail

Education

HNC/HND/NVQ4 or similar qualification

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Capture One

Cataloguing systems

Job description

Digitisation Technicians (Still Media) x 2

Join the IWM Digitisation team and help preserve history for future generations. We're looking for 2 x Digitisation Technicians (Still Media) to support both Access and Preservation projects. You'll work with a wide range of analogue materials—from photographs and documents to artworks on paper—transforming them into high-quality digital assets.

Responsibilities

• Digitising collection items using high-end imaging equipment and specialist software.
• Handling fragile and historically significant media with care and precision.
• Producing digital master files and exhibition-ready outputs.
• Collaborating with internal teams to meet content delivery needs.
• Maintaining a colour-managed studio environment and ensuring equipment calibration.
• Supporting conservation efforts and contributing to the long-term preservation of IWM's collections.

Your Profile

• You're a skilled imaging professional with:
• A relevant qualification (HNC/HND/NVQ4 or similar).
• Strong experience digitising photographic and paper-based collections.
• Excellent knowledge of analogue media formats and digital imaging workflows.
• Confidence using Adobe Creative Suite, Capture One, and cataloguing systems.
• A meticulous eye for detail and a proactive approach to learning and teamwork.

If this sounds like a good fit for a Digitisation Technician of your calibre, apply today and be part of a team that connects the past with the present through cutting-edge digitisation.

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

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