Heritage Archive Project Lead — Digitisation & Cataloguing

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Bovington; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tank Museum, located in Bovington, England, is seeking an Archive Project Officer for a 2-year fixed-term contract to oversee organisation, preventive conservation and cataloguing of the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry Association collection, relocated to the Tank Museum archive.

You will communicate with internal and external researchers, manage digitisation, and supervise an Archive Project Assistant within an established team and with external stakeholders, following industry standards.

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent experience in Archiving or a related subject.
• Knowledge of cataloguing processes.
• Knowledge of basic archival preservation principles.
• Experience with archival digitisation.
• Experience with supervising team members and volunteers.
• Attention to detail and accuracy with an inquisitive and proactive attitude.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Be able to communicate concise and clear on paper and in person with internal and external stakeholders.
• Postgraduate Degree in Archival Studies or equivalent.
• Experience of managing a digitisation project.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry Association collection, undertaking preventive conservation measures and re-packing the collection in line with industry standards.
• Digitally make the collection available using Tank Museum practices and Collection Management System.
• Manage the digitisation process of the collection as part of online accessibility efforts.
• Answer enquiries for internal and external researchers, liaising with Association representatives regarding external access.
• Supervise the Archive Project Assistant and assist in their recruitment.

Skills

Archiving

Documentation

Communication

Project management

Team supervision

Attention to detail

Time management

English proficiency

Education

Degree level or equivalent in Archiving

Postgraduate Degree in Archival Studies

Tools

Museum Index+ Collection Management System

Job description

The Tank Museum, located in Bovington, England, is seeking an Archive Project Officer for a 2-year fixed-term contract to oversee organisation, preventive conservation and cataloguing of the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry Association collection, relocated to the Tank Museum archive.

You will communicate with internal and external researchers, manage digitisation, and supervise an Archive Project Assistant within an established team and with external stakeholders, following industry standards.