Vacancy for Digital Archives Assistant at the University of York

Digital Preservation Coalition; York; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of York is seeking a Digital Archives Assistant for a fixed-term trainee role lasting up to three years. This entry-level position aims to develop the next generation of digital archivists, allowing the successful candidate to support the digital preservation workflows while gaining valuable experience in a recognized service.

Benefits

Access to pension scheme

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Employee benefits

Qualifications

• Entry-level position suitable for someone at an early stage of their career.
• Opportunity to develop as a digital archivist.
• Experience in administrative and IT processes is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine administrative and IT processes for ADS.
• Support the Digital Archives team operations.
• Archiving digital outputs from commercial projects.

Job description

Vacancy for Digital Archives Assistant at the University of York

12 January 2025

University of York - King's Manor (with some remote working options available)

Fixed Term

The Archaeology Data Service (ADS) is a world-leading digital repository providing digital data archiving services for UK archaeology. It is a recognised component of UKRI’s research infrastructure and holds the CoreTrustSeal.

From 2024, ADS is leading the establishment of the Heritage Science Data Service for the AHRC RICHeS programme. Based at the University of York, ADS works closely with external partners in Higher Education, the public, and the commercial archaeological sectors. The service includes internal bespoke systems supporting digital preservation workflows, as well as public-facing services like ADS-easy for online deposition and OASIS for recording fieldwork events in the UK, hosted on behalf of national heritage agencies. Located in the medieval King’s Manor building in central York, the successful applicant will be a staff member at the University of York, with access to a pension scheme and various employee benefits. The ADS offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

About the Role

The Digital Archives Assistant role is an entry-level position aimed at developing the next generation of digital archivists. The main responsibilities include carrying out routine administrative and IT processes to support the smooth operation of ADS and the Digital Archives team. The post-holder will be line-managed by the Head of Collections. 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 and HSDS research projects.