Vacancy for Digital Archives Assistant at Archaeology Data Service

Digital Preservation Coalition; York; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a Digital Archives Assistant to contribute to digital preservation efforts in archaeology. This entry-level role at the University of York offers the chance to develop skills in archiving and IT, supporting both administrative tasks and ADS projects over a fixed three-year term.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Flexible hybrid working policy

Qualifications

• Role is aimed at early career candidates.
• Support and assist Digital Archivists.
• Perform routine administrative and IT tasks.

Responsibilities

• Archiving digital outputs from commercial projects.
• Assisting in the smooth operation of the ADS.

Skills

Administrative Processes

IT Support

Education

Early stage of career

Job description

Vacancy for Digital Archives Assistant at Archaeology Data Service

18 March 2024

York, England

£25,138 - £27,181 a year

Fixed Term

Department

The Archaeology Data Service (ADS) is a world-leading digital repository providing digital data archiving services for UK archaeology. We are a recognized component of UKRI’s research infrastructure and hold the CoreTrustSeal. Based at the University of York, we collaborate with external partners in Higher Education, public, and commercial archaeological sectors. Our internal bespoke systems support digital preservation workflows, and we host public-facing services such as ADS-easy for online file deposition and OASIS for recording UK fieldwork events, on behalf of national heritage agencies. Located within the Department of Archaeology in the medieval King’s Manor building in central York, the successful applicant will be a staff member at the University of York, enjoying benefits including a pension scheme and flexible hybrid working policy.

Role

The Digital Archives Assistant role is an entry-level position aimed at developing the next generation of digital archivists. The main responsibility is to perform routine administrative and IT processes to support the smooth operation of the ADS and assist Digital Archivists. The post-holder will be line-managed by the ADS Collections Development Manager. This fixed-term trainee role is typically for 3 years and is suitable for someone at an early stage of their career. The role primarily involves archiving digital outputs from commercial projects, with opportunities to participate in ADS research projects.