Digitisation Workflow Support Officer

British Library; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A national cultural institution in London is seeking a Digitisation Workflow Support Officer to enhance the accessibility of information. In this full-time role, you will develop workflow management tools, track collection progress, and support teams involved in the Qatar Foundation Partnership Programme. The ideal candidate excels in organisation and communication, possesses strong IT skills, and is committed to making a meaningful impact by facilitating access to digitised materials. This fixed-term contract runs until May 2027 and offers a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Highly organised and proactive individual.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with individuals at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain workflow management tools and reporting systems.
• Contribute to documentation and improvement of workflow processes.
• Track progress of collection items and digital products.
• Support production and delivery of Submission Information Packages.

Skills

Organisational skills

Strong IT skills

Effective communication

Multitasking

Job description

Location: St Pancras

Contract: Fixed Term until 31/05/2027

Hours: Full time (36 hours)

Grade: C

Salary: £28,119 per annum

About the role

The British Library, in partnership with the Qatar National Library is digitising and publishing collection items related to Qatar and the region. This partnership brings to life rare and unique items from our collections, making them accessible for audiences worldwide.

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Digitisation Workflow Support Officer to join our dynamic team, contributing to an ambitious and impactful project. If you naturally excel at multitasking, keeping complex processes on track, and taking initiative, this role could be a great fit for you. You should possess strong IT skills, be an effective communicator with excellent written, verbal, and presentation abilities, and feel confident collaborating with individuals at all levels within the British Library.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining workflow management tools and reporting systems
• Contribute to the development, documentation, and continuous improvement of workflow processes across the programme
• Tracking the progress of collection items and digital products as they move through the workflow
• Supporting the production and delivery of Submission Information Packages.

You will play a key role in supporting the Qatar Foundation Partnership Programme, collaborating closely with cataloguing, imaging, rights clearance, and translation teams to ensure the smooth processing and delivery of digitised materials.

If you’re eager to make a meaningful impact by supporting the delivery and accessibility of information to communities worldwide, we’d love to hear from you.