Vacancy for Digital Media Specialist Team Leader at the British Film Institute

Digital Preservation Coalition; Dacorum; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital preservation organization is seeking a Digital Media Specialist Team Leader to manage team development and oversee operations for audiovisual digital content. The role is hybrid, requiring 3 days on-site work weekly, based at the National Archive. This full-time position involves quality control, validation, preservation, and use of digital workflows. Ideal candidates will have experience in team management and digital media operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop team members in line with the Performance Management Scheme.
• Work closely with the People team for development opportunities.
• Lead a team delivering core operational functions for digital content.
• Operate software and hardware in digital audiovisual workflows.

Job description

Overview

Vacancy for Digital Media Specialist Team Leader at the British Film Institute.

13 October 2025

Location: National Archive, Berkhamsted/Hybrid (3 days on site per week)

Contract type: Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop team members in line with the Performance Management Scheme, ensuring regular individual and team meetings, clear objectives, and ongoing development.
• Work closely with the People team to identify development opportunities and address performance challenges early.
• Lead a team delivering core operational functions including quality control, validation, preservation, transcoding, and access for audiovisual digital content.
• Operate software and hardware used in digital audiovisual workflows.