Lead a team to develop and implement strategic initiatives for the digital preservation of local archives.
* The successful candidate will be responsible for advancing skills, policies, infrastructure, and workflows for managing digital content in collaboration with national and local services.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Develop and Implement Digital Preservation Capacity: Lead the development of digital preservation capacity in the local archive sector.
2. Provide Strategic Support: Provide strategic support to develop skills, policies, infrastructure, and workflow procedures for managing digital content.
3. Foster Collaboration: Foster collaboration between national and local services for efficient digital delivery.
4. Advise and Support: Advise and support museums and libraries in managing born digital and digitized collections.
Working Requirements:
* A strong understanding of digital preservation principles and practices is essential.
* Experience in developing and implementing digital preservation strategies is required.
* Excellent communication and project management skills are necessary.
* Able to work collaboratively with stakeholders across sectors.
About this Role:
This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the digital preservation landscape. As a senior digital archivist, you will have the chance to lead a team and drive innovation in digital preservation initiatives.