Hybrid Digital Archive Technician - Preservation & Ingest

Digital Preservation Coalition; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An art gallery in Greater London is seeking a Digital Archive Systems Technician to lead the implementation of a digital preservation system. In this hybrid role, you'll manage the integrity and long-term accessibility of digital assets while embedding new practices across teams. Ideal candidates will demonstrate proficient technical literacy, strong project management capabilities, and excellent communication skills to explain concepts to non-technical audiences. This position offers an annual salary of £35,000 on a fixed-term basis.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and produce system architecture diagrams and functional configurations.
• Proven project management ability for system implementation.
• Methodical approach to technical testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical implementation of a digital preservation system.
• Manage the ingest of digital assets ensuring integrity and accessibility.
• Embed new preservation practices across the organization.

Skills

Proficient technical literacy

Strong project management skills

Analytical problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Job description

An art gallery in Greater London is seeking a Digital Archive Systems Technician to lead the implementation of a digital preservation system. In this hybrid role, you'll manage the integrity and long-term accessibility of digital assets while embedding new practices across teams. Ideal candidates will demonstrate proficient technical literacy, strong project management capabilities, and excellent communication skills to explain concepts to non-technical audiences. This position offers an annual salary of £35,000 on a fixed-term basis.