Head of Sound and Vision job at British Library

International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sound and audiovisual archive organization in London is looking for a Head of Sound and Vision. The role involves leading the national sound archive and overseeing the Save our Sounds programme. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in sound archiving at the managerial level and project management skills. This is an equal opportunities position.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience of working in a sound archive at manager level.
• Experience of project and programme management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the staff of the UK’s national sound archive.
• Oversee the Save our Sounds programme.
• Show leadership across the Library and EVA profession.

Skills

Experience in sound archiving at manager level

Project and programme management

Job description

Head of Sound and Vision job at British Library

The Head of Sound and Vision leads the staff of UK’s national sound archive, one of the greatest collections of sound recordings in the world.

They oversee the Save our Sounds programme to save the nation’s current and future sound heritage, including the Unlocking Our Sound Heritage project funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund; and show leadership across the Library and externally across the audiovisual archives profession.

Responsibilities and requirements for the role include:

• Substantial experience of working in a sound archive at manager level
• Experience of project and programme management

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.