Vacancy for Digital Archive Manager at Prudence Cuming

Digital Preservation Coalition; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in fine art photography seeks a Digital Archive Manager to manage and unify digital assets across departments. The role requires significant experience in archive environments and effective management skills to drive a large project, ensuring efficient operation and adherence to archival standards.

Qualifications

• Experience managing digital collections and archives.
• Familiarity with Archive Standards like BS.4971 and ISAD(G).
• Proactive, self-motivated, with strong decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Unifying data into an accessible platform for digital images.
• Leading the operation of all Archive services.
• Developing strategic direction and policies.

Skills

Management

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Significant experience in archive environment

Tools

Archive databases

Microsoft applications

Archival search engines

Job description

• Vacancy for Digital Archive Manager at Prudence Cuming

Vacancy for Digital Archive Manager at Prudence Cuming

15 December 2021

Competitive salary on offer, dependent on experience

Full-Time

Part of the HENI group since 2016, Prudence Cuming was established in 1967 as a photographic studio specialising in fine art. Prudence Cuming works with museums, institutions, artists, designers and private collectors, and has a wealth of experience photographing objects ranging from paintings to sculpture and luxury goods. Prudence Cuming provides a complete and bespoke photographic service, including photography, filming, retouching, 3D Design, scanning and digital printing, working from their studio in Mayfair, London or on location.

We are looking for a Digital Archive Manager to create systems and manage the digital assets of Prudence Cuming/Heni groups companies and departments. You will be very hands on in the beginning and moving to a more managing position once archive is up and running.

This is a great opportunity for someone to own a large and interesting project.

Responsibilities:

Unifying all data into one accessible platform for all our digital images and film data

Taking a hands-on role in the operation of all Archive services

Providing strategic direction and develop policies

Leading on the adoption of digital technology for cataloguing and conservation

Responding to external and internal enquiries about the Archive collections

Managing the budget for all Archive activities, including income generation and any special projects

Person specification:

Significant experience working in an archive environment, especially digital collections

An effective and empathetic manager of people and teams

Familiarity with Archive Standards including BS.4971, ISAD(G), ISAAR(CPF) and TNA Standard for Record Repositories

Familiarity with a variety of archive databases, Microsoft applications and archival search engines

Experience of implementing or maintaining Digital Asset Management systems specifically in the collections, Archives or museums sector

Proactive, self-motivated individual who makes decisions and solve challenges

Work accurately with strong attention to detail and be flexible

Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, able to tailor information to audience (user, technical and management)

Able to effectively plan and organise projects

Due to the volume of applications we are unable to respond to unsuccessful applications. Thank you for your interest in our role.