Vacancy for Technician (Collections Management) at University of Edinburgh

Digital Preservation Coalition; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Collections Management Technician to join its Heritage Collections team in Edinburgh. The successful candidate will work closely with the Appraisal Archivist and Archives Collections Manager, focusing on archival collections management in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of archive practices and excellent communication skills. This is a fixed-term opportunity that offers a chance to develop a career in library management.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of archive collections management practices and procedures.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent manual dexterity for appropriate handling of collections.

Responsibilities

• Work with Appraisal Archivist and Archives Collections Manager.
• Deliver appraisal and archival collections management activities.
• Collaborate with Heritage Collections colleagues in the acquisition and cataloguing process.

Skills

Knowledge of archive collections management

Good communication skills

Team-working skills

Excellent manual dexterity

Flexible approach to tasks

Job description

Vacancy for Technician (Collections Management) at University of Edinburgh

9 December 2022

Edinburgh

Fixed Term

Heritage Collections is looking for a Collections Management Technician for its expanding Conservation & Collections Management team.

The Opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity for someone aspiring to develop a career in archives and library management. The post holder will work with the Appraisal Archivist and Archives Collections Manager to deliver appraisal and archival collections management activities within a dynamic and supportive environment. The post holder will collaborate closely with Heritage Collections colleagues as part of the holistic acquisition, appraisal, preservation, cataloguing, and access process for the University’s physical and digital archival collections.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Knowledge of archive collections management practices and procedures; an understanding of current professional best practice
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, including strong team-working skills
• Ability to organise and deliver work within agreed timescales to a high level of accuracy
• Excellent manual dexterity for the appropriate handling of collections
• Flexible approach to changing tasks, work environment, and working practices