Digitisation Technicians (Still Media) x 2

Imperial War Museums; Duxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent cultural institution in England is seeking 2 Digitisation Technicians to join their team in preserving history through high-quality digital assets. This role involves digitising various analogue materials and requires strong experience in photographic collections and digital imaging workflows. Candidates should be detail-oriented and proficient in relevant software. Apply now to help connect the past with the present.

Qualifications

• Strong experience digitising photographic and paper-based collections.
• Excellent knowledge of analogue media formats and digital imaging workflows.
• A meticulous eye for detail and a proactive approach to learning and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Digitising collection items using high-end imaging equipment.
• Handling fragile and historically significant media with care.
• Producing digital master files and exhibition-ready outputs.

Skills

Digitising photographic collections

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Adobe Creative Suite

Capture One

Education

Relevant qualification (HNC/HND/NVQ4 or similar)

Tools

High-end imaging equipment

Cataloguing systems

Job description

Overview

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

• 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.

Apply Now

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.