Remote Metadata & Documentation Specialist for Heritage

Digital Preservation Coalition; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

The Digital Preservation Coalition is seeking a Freelance Metadata / Documentation Specialist to enhance digital data related to Antarctica heritage. This remote role may include occasional in-person meetings in Cambridge, with a project fee of £12,600 inclusive of expenses.

You will lead discussions with team members to understand the collection and produce strategic recommendations for metadata management and documentation processes. The role requires attention to detail, prior experience with digital documentation, and familiarity with metadata standards.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in managing diverse metadata.
• Experience working with large datasets and batch metadata.
• Familiarity with Spectrum guidance and digital asset management.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and prepare digital data for accessibility.
• Produce sustainable metadata templates and best practices.
• Collaborate with team through meetings and discussions.

Skills

Metadata management

Digital documentation

Attention to detail

Archival collections familiarity

Education

Experience within a museum or heritage setting

Tools

Terrestrial laser scans

Photogrammetric capture

Job description

The Digital Preservation Coalition is seeking a Freelance Metadata / Documentation Specialist to enhance digital data related to Antarctica heritage. This remote role may include occasional in-person meetings in Cambridge, with a project fee of £12,600 inclusive of expenses.

You will lead discussions with team members to understand the collection and produce strategic recommendations for metadata management and documentation processes. The role requires attention to detail, prior experience with digital documentation, and familiarity with metadata standards.