Vacancy for Digital Archives Relocation (DAR) Project Lead at Parliamentary Archives

Digital Preservation Coalition; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading heritage preservation organization in London is seeking a Digital Archives Relocation (DAR) Project Lead to oversee the Digital Archive Relocation project. You will collaborate with the Archive Relocation Programme and manage project archivists to ensure adequate preparation for migration and transfer of records. The ideal candidate has experience in digital projects, collections management, and data migration within heritage organizations. This position offers hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing digital projects within a heritage organization.
• Strong understanding of collections management systems.
• Experience with data migration processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation work for the Digital Archive Relocation project.
• Manage two project archivists for data and record preparation.
• Collaborate with the Archive Relocation Programme and staff.

Skills

Digital preservation

Collections management systems

Data migration

Job description

Vacancy for Digital Archives Relocation (DAR) Project Lead at Parliamentary Archives

12 May 2024

Fixed Term

We are seeking a Digital Archives Relocation (DAR) Project Lead to join the Parliamentary Archives at the House of Lords. This role involves working within a project timetable, collaborating with the Archive Relocation Programme and Parliamentary Archives staff, to lead preparation work and plan and deliver the Digital Archive Relocation project.

The DAR Project Lead will also manage two project archivists, who will ensure that catalogue data and digital records in Parliamentary Archives systems are adequately prepared for migration and transfer to The National Archives (TNA).

This position offers a hybrid working arrangement, depending on business needs. It is an excellent opportunity for someone experienced in digital projects, with a strong understanding of collections management systems, digital preservation, or data migration within a project setting. Experience working in a heritage organization, particularly involving heritage collection moves or organizational mergers, would be advantageous.