Vacancy for Digital Archives Assistant at the Archaeology Data Service

Digital Preservation Coalition; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization dedicated to digital preservation is seeking a Digital Archives Assistant based in York. This fixed-term trainee role focuses on archiving the digital outputs of commercial archaeology projects and may involve participation in research projects. Candidates should be eager to develop a career in the field, with knowledge of the historic environment in the UK being a plus but not essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the historic environment sector in the UK is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Focus on archiving digital outputs of commercial archaeology projects.
• Opportunity to be involved in ADS research projects.

Job description

• Vacancy for Digital Archives Assistant at the Archaeology Data Service

Vacancy for Digital Archives Assistant at the Archaeology Data Service

15 May 2023

York, UK

£24,715 - £26,642 a year

Fixed Term

The Archaeology Data Service (ADS) provides digital data archiving services for UK archaeology. It is based in the University of York but works closely with external partners, both in Higher Education and in the public and commercial archaeological sectors. All archived data is available Open Access and ADS funding is equally split between data deposit charges and research and consultancy, including a number of international projects. The ADS also manages the highly regarded Open Access journal, Internet Archaeology. Currently around 15 staff are employed. The Digital Archives Assistant role is envisaged as a fixed term trainee role 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 archaeology projects, but there will be opportunities to be involved in ADS research projects. Secondments will be considered. It is expected that the post-holder will use the experience they gain in order to pursue a career in this field, or to apply ICT skills in their existing employment (if on secondment). Knowledge of the historic environment sector in the UK is desirable but NOT essential for the role.