Vacancy for Head of Collection Care at the National Library of Wales

Digital Preservation Coalition; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a passionate leader to join its team as the Head of Collections Care. This pivotal role involves safeguarding and preserving a wide range of collections, from traditional paper items to modern digital materials. You will inspire and manage specialist teams while implementing conservation policies that reflect the rich cultural heritage of Wales. If you are driven by a desire to collaborate and innovate in the field of collection care, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the preservation of national memory and culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing collections and information systems is essential.
• Welsh language skills at ALTE level 3 required.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to preserve and maintain diverse collections.
• Provide strategic leadership and manage conservation policies.

Skills

Leadership

Welsh Language Skills

Information Systems Management

Collaboration Skills

Education

Degree in Library Science or related field

Job description

Vacancy for Head of Collection Care at the National Library of Wales

28 April 2025

Full-Time

Would you like to join a team that collaborates with the people of Wales to preserve, enrich, and share the nation's memory and culture?

Are you looking for a role that will inspire and challenge you?

The National Library of Wales is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join the Library's Leadership Team as Head of Collections Care. The post-holder will be responsible for leading efforts to safeguard, preserve, and maintain collections ranging from paper items and artworks to diverse digital materials. You will provide strategic leadership, manage and implement conservation policies, and inspire experienced, specialist teams within the newly established Department of Collections Care.

This role requires experience in managing information systems or collections, as well as the ability to collaborate nationally and internationally.

Note: This job requires Welsh Language skills to the following levels according to the ALTE framework (details in link below):
Listening/speaking – 3, Reading/comprehension – 3; Writing – 3