Remote Digital Preservation Facilitator (Contract)

Digital Preservation Coalition; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 152,334 - 182,466; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to shape digital preservation practices

Accrue valuable experience working with NMRN

Job summary

The National Museum of the Royal Navy is seeking a Digital Preservation Facilitator for a fixed-term contract, funded by a grant from The National Archives. This role involves collaborating with the existing team to establish digital preservation practices and frameworks, ensuring the museum's digital assets are secured for future use. The Facilitator will play a key role in developing strategies, providing training, and sharing insights across the sector, with project completion expected by March 2024.

Qualifications

• Professional archival or digital preservation qualifications or equivalent experience required.
• Demonstrable experience in setting up digital preservation practices.
• Sound understanding of digital preservation challenges.

Responsibilities

• Compile a Digital Asset Register for museum's digital assets.
• Co-create a digital repository framework for the museum.
• Conduct training sessions for key records creators.

Skills

Knowledge of digital preservation processes

Understanding of at risk digital formats

Experience in archival environments

Education

Relevant qualification at degree level

Job description

The National Museum of the Royal Navy is seeking a Digital Preservation Facilitator for a fixed-term contract, funded by a grant from The National Archives. This role involves collaborating with the existing team to establish digital preservation practices and frameworks, ensuring the museum's digital assets are secured for future use. The Facilitator will play a key role in developing strategies, providing training, and sharing insights across the sector, with project completion expected by March 2024.