Vacancy for Senior Digital Archivist at the Welsh Government

Digital Preservation Coalition; Wales; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A national digital preservation organization is seeking a Digital Archivist in Wales to lead and provide strategic support to the local archive sector in digital collection management. The ideal candidate will work closely with museums and libraries, helping them manage both born digital and digitised collections, and contribute to the development of digital services for enhancing access to these collections.

Qualifications

• Experience with digital preservation practices.
• Knowledge of archive management principles.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide strategic support to local archive sector.
• Advise local museums and libraries on digital collection management.
• Collaborate to develop a robust digital preservation infrastructure.

Job description

Overview

The Welsh Government is seeking a Digital Archivist to join the Archives Policy team. This is a new role created to lead, co-ordinate and provide strategic support to the local archive sector to develop the capacity to collect, preserve and make accessible digital collections, and to develop digital services.You will also provide advice and support to local museums and libraries as they develop their capacity to manage both born digital and digitised collections and adapt their service delivery models.

The local archive sector in Wales is at a relatively early stage in developing the capability to manage born digital and digitised archive collections. You will have the opportunity to work with and support the sector to develop a robust digital preservation infrastructure and also to work alongside other colleagues developing digital cultural heritage in Wales.

Responsibilities

• Lead, co-ordinate and provide strategic support to the local archive sector to develop the capacity to collect, preserve and make accessible digital collections, and to develop digital services.
• Provide advice and support to local museums and libraries as they develop their capacity to manage both born digital and digitised collections and adapt their service delivery models.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop a robust digital preservation infrastructure and contribute to digital cultural heritage initiatives in Wales.

Full-Time