Vacancy for Digital Preservation Officer (Maternity Cover) at University ofOxford

Digital Preservation Coalition; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in digital preservation is seeking a Digital Preservation Officer for a 12-month fixed-term post in Oxford. The role involves coordinating digital preservation practices, providing training, and working alongside experts in copyright, open access, and research data management. Ideal candidates will have experience in higher education or cultural heritage sectors and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. The position supports flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience working in higher education or cultural heritage sectors.
• Understanding of digital preservation issues in libraries and collections.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development of a digital preservation roadmap and policy.
• Provide training and advice for users on good digital preservation practices.
• Collaborate with expert groups like the Digital Preservation Coalition.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

Digital Preservation Officer

Are you interested in digital collections, policy management, and outreach and training? Then the post of Digital Preservation Officer could be for you!

Based within the Open Scholarship team at the Bodleian Libraries, this 12‑month post provides an exciting opportunity to work in the rapidly evolving area of Open Scholarship and to support digitised and born‑digital collections that are of global importance.

Key responsibilities

You will work alongside experts in a number of complementary areas – copyright and licensing, open access, research data management and open infrastructure – to provide a joined‑up service to Bodleian and University staff and academics. You will coordinate the development of a digital preservation roadmap and policy, and provide training and advice for users across the Bodleian and the University on good digital preservation practices.

The postholder will be encouraged to collaborate with expert groups in this area, such as the Digital Preservation Coalition, making this an ideal post for learning and skills development.

Position details

This is a fixed‑term post, available for 12 months, working 37.5 hours per week. Applications for 0.8 FTE, or on a job share basis, will be considered. The role supports flexible working (hybrid and home working).

Qualities and experience

You will have experience working in the higher education or cultural heritage sectors, with an understanding of digital preservation issues in relation to libraries and collections. Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills are essential.