Vacancy for Digital Archives Assistant at Archaeology Data Service

Digital Preservation Coalition; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,138 - 27,181; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital preservation organization in York seeks an entry-level Digital Archives Assistant to support digital archivists. The role involves routine administrative tasks and offers a flexible working environment. Ideal for early career professionals interested in digital archiving, with a focus on archiving outputs from commercial projects.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position aimed at early career stage.
• Experience in administrative and IT processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine administrative and IT processes.
• Facilitate the smooth running of the ADS.
• Support the Digital Archivists.

Job description

• Vacancy for Digital Archives Assistant at Archaeology Data Service

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 which provides digital data archiving services for UK archaeology. We are a recognised component of UKRI’s research infrastructure and hold the CoreTrustSeal. We are based in the University of York but work closely with external partners, both in Higher Education and in the public and commercial archaeological sectors. In addition to our internal bespoke systems that underpin the workflows of our digital preservation activity, the ADS also hosts public-facing services to facilitate the collection of digital material. These include ADS-easy for online deposition of files, and OASIS, a system for the recording of fieldwork events in the UK, hosted on behalf of national heritage agencies. The ADS is located within the Department of Archaeology in the medieval King’s Manor building in central York. The successful applicant will be a member of staff at the University of York, including a pension scheme and a wide range of Employee benefits. The ADS also implements a flexible working policy with hybrid working available.

Role

The role of Digital Archives Assistant is an entry-level position to ADS to help develop the next generation of skilled digital archivists. The main purpose of the role is to carry out routine, established administrative and IT processes in order to facilitate the smooth running of the ADS and support the Digital Archivists. The post-holder will be line-managed by the ADS Collections Development Manager. This position is aimed at either someone who is at an early stage of their career. It is envisaged as a fixed term trainee role, normally for 3 years. It is anticipated that the post-holder will spend much of their time focussed on the archiving of the digital outputs of commercial projects, but there will be opportunities to be involved in ADS research projects.