Vacancy for Application Specialist - Ingest & Preservation at The British Library

Digital Preservation Coalition; City Of London, Boston Spa; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed national library in the UK seeks an Application Specialist to support the implementation of a new Digital Repository. The role requires collaboration with various teams to enhance services, with a hybrid working model that allows for flexibility on-site and remotely. Candidates should have a strong understanding of digital preservation applications and excellent problem-solving skills. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact in the delivery of library services.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of digital repositories and preservation applications.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth running of systems, applications, and services.
• Support the Digital Repository implementation and its applications.
• Collaborate with various teams to improve services.

Job description

• Vacancy for Application Specialist - Ingest & Preservation at The British Library

Vacancy for Application Specialist - Ingest & Preservation at The British Library

Boston Spa or St Pancras, UK

Full-Time

Do you have what it takes to ensure the smooth running of systems, applications and services for The British Library?

Would you like to work with a wide range of people from different teams and departments to help deliver and improve services?

The British Library is implementing a new Digital Repository, running on Microsoft windows servers, and is looking for enthusiastic individuals to provide support for the system and ensure that this new application delivers the service our customers require. As an Application Specialists in our Digital Library Systems team, based either at St Pancras, London or Boston Spa, West Yorkshire you will be key in providing support for this service and other applications in the systems portfolio.

We work in a hybrid environment, averaging one day a week onsite, however, we let you decide what works best for you, e.g. 3 days onsite one week and the next 2 weeks working from home. We are very much delivery and outcomes focused.