Vacancy for Digital Archivist at University of St Andrews

Digital Preservation Coalition; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Scotland is seeking a Digital Archivist to join their Archives and Rare Books team. The role involves supporting archival management and preservation of digital records while providing access to vital resources. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and possess prior experience in archival contexts, ensuring the effective management of digital content.

Benefits

Annual leave of 34 days plus 5 public holidays

Membership of S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous contributions

Hybrid working environment

Staff discount scheme

Free staff parking and transport schemes

Subsidised sports membership

Reduced tuition fees for staff/children

Access to library facilities

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Experience in archival or records management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Head of Archives and Rare Books.
• Manage and preserve digital archival records.
• Collaborate with the wider archive team on digital content.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organisational skills

Self-motivated

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Job description

• Vacancy for Digital Archivist at University of St Andrews

Vacancy for Digital Archivist at University of St Andrews

26 January 2024

Scotland

Full-Time

We are looking to appoint a Digital Archivist to join the Archives and Rare Books team within Libraries and Museums. The successful post holder will provide support to the Head of Archives and Rare Books, and the work of the wider archive team, in the management, use and preservation of the digital archival records of the University, and other relevant digital content.

You will be a self-motivated, detail-orientated and organised individual. You should be educated to degree level or equivalent. Previous experience of working within an archival or records management context is essential.

Employees of the University have access to a wide range ofstaff benefits including:

Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays

Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions

A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies

Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services

Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel

Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff/children of staff, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme and a range of wellbeing initiatives

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Sean Rippington, Head of Archives and Rare Books, email:[e-mail] , Tel: [phone].