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Digitisation Manager (Access)

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Imperial War Museums

6d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Design
    Media & Journalism
  • Cambridge

AI generated summary

  • You must have skills in digital photographic and time-based media digitisation, proficiency with high-end hardware and software, attention to detail, and a commitment to team learning.
  • You will oversee digitisation projects, inform stakeholders, and support your team in photographic and time-based media digitisation using high-end hardware and software.

Requirements

  • You will have skills in digital photographic digitisation and restoration (as this will form most of your team’s work) and be sufficiently skilled in time-based media digitisation to support the whole team.
  • You will be adept at using a wide range of high-end capture hardware and are intuitive in the use of various software packages.
  • Computer work is undertaken on both Apple Mac and PC machines with high quality calibrated screens in a colour managed environment.
  • A high level of concentration and attention to detail is a pre-requisite as are an eye and ear for historic detail.
  • You will ensure staff working in this area support each other with learning and keep abreast of current developments.

Responsibilities

  • You will oversee digitisation on-demand requests and access projects for our customers and public programmes.
  • You will contribute to these projects at stakeholder level as a supplier at project meetings to inform decision making and to ensure progress daily.
  • You will have skills in digital photographic digitisation and restoration (as this will form most of your team’s work) and be sufficiently skilled in time-based media digitisation to support the whole team.
  • You will be adept at using a wide range of high-end capture hardware and are intuitive in the use of various software packages.
  • Computer work is undertaken on both Apple Mac and PC machines with high quality calibrated screens in a colour managed environment.
  • A high level of concentration and attention to detail is a pre-requisite as are an eye and ear for historic detail.
  • You will ensure staff working in this area support each other with learning and keep abreast of current developments.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Digitisation Manager (Access).

Where is the job located?

The job is located at IWM Duxford.

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary range is £38,700 - £41,000 per annum, depending on experience.

What are the working hours for this role?

The working hours are 36 hours net per week.

What is the main responsibility of the Digitisation Manager (Access)?

The main responsibility is to oversee digitisation on-demand requests and access projects for customers and public programmes.

What qualifications or skills are required for this role?

Skills in digital photographic digitisation and restoration, as well as time-based media digitisation, are required. Proficiency with high-end capture hardware and software is essential.

What type of teams will the Digitisation Manager be leading?

The Digitisation Manager will lead a team comprising technicians, contract staff, and volunteers.

What benefits are offered to employees?

Benefits include 25 days of annual leave, a competitive pension plan, enhanced maternity and paternity benefits, and various discounts and training opportunities.

What is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is January 6th, 2025, at 9:00 AM.

Are there any checks required for this position?

Yes, this post is subject to a basic check by the Disclosure and Barring Service for any previous criminal convictions.

Does IWM promote equal opportunities?

Yes, IWM is committed to promoting equal opportunities and inclusivity in all its practices.

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Imperial War Museums

See war through the eyes of the people who lived it. Be moved. Be inspired. Be transformed.

Travel & Leisure
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1917
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

IWM (Imperial War Museums) tells the story of people who have lived, fought and died in conflicts involving Britain and the Commonwealth from the First World War to the present day. Using its unique collections, IWM explores the causes of war and its impact on people’s lives, engaging audiences worldwide through its website, digital resources and across its five branches - IWM London, IWM North, IWM Duxford, Churchill War Rooms and HMS Belfast.