Vacancy for Digital Archives Coordinator at the National Theatre Archives

Digital Preservation Coalition; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Digital Archives Coordinator to enhance their digital preservation efforts. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with a dedicated team to manage the ingestion and curation of vital records, ensuring their accessibility for research and internal use. The position demands a proactive individual with a strong grasp of digital preservation concepts and excellent organizational skills. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about safeguarding digital heritage, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Qualifications

• Experience managing digital assets and collections.
• Strong knowledge of digital preservation processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the transfer and curation of digital records.
• Ensure effective delivery of the digital preservation programme.

Skills

Confidence in using complex software products

Experience with library, archive, or museum collections

Knowledge of digital preservation concepts

Excellent organizational skills

Proactive approach to work

Tools

Preservica

Job description

Vacancy for Digital Archives Coordinator at the National Theatre Archives

20 May 2025

London, England

Full-Time

We are looking for a Digital Archives Coordinator to join the National Theatre Archives Team.

Working as part of a three-person digital team within the wider National Theatre Archive, you will play a key role in the effective planning, management, and delivery of the National Theatre’s digital preservation programme. Your responsibilities will include managing the transfer of records into our custody, their ingestion and curation in our digital preservation system (Preservica), and their sharing, re-use, and dissemination to colleagues and research communities.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Confidence in using complex software products.
• Experience working with library, archive, or museum collections, or with large volumes of digital assets in other contexts.
• Knowledge of digital preservation concepts and processes.
• Excellent organizational skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• The ability to use own initiative and demonstrate a proactive approach to work.

If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!