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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailStarting salary:32255
Contract type: Permanent
Grade: 3
Location:John Sinclair House Edinburgh (with hybrid working)
Working Hours:Monday Friday 35 hours per week
Interviews: To be held in person at John Sinclair House (or via Microsoft Teams) on week commencing 16 June 2025
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled digital archivist to support the management of our growing digital archive and to make our history accessible into the future. This critical role involves developing and implementing robust digital preservation workflows managing complex digital assets and ensuring longterm accessibility. The ideal candidate will possess demonstrable experience in digital archiving and a commitment to preserving the cultural heritage of Scotland.
For more information about the post and information about the team please access the full job description for this post.
Benefits of joining us at Historic Environment Scotland
Key Responsibilities of this role
Key requirements of the role:
In order for you to be successful in this post we will be looking for you to submit a cover letter which addresses how you can meet each of the essential and desirable criteria (in up to 1200 words) using examples of where you have demonstrated these criteria previously. Please ensure that you provide real life examples for each of the criteria to be considered for this post. You can use examples of how you have met this criteria from your work life home life education or volunteer experience. Please read our CV and Cover Letter Guidance first before completing.
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Find out more aboutdesirableskills and experience in our full job description.
We are dedicated to building a workforce which is reflective of diversity within Scotland. We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds regardless of age race gender or gender identity religious beliefs marital status sexual orientation disability or neurodiversity. In support of our Gaelic Language Plan we welcome applications from Gaelic speakers.
We want every candidate to have the best chance to succeed during the recruitment process. If you require your application in an alternative format please reach out to us via email ator call our Head Office at 0 and speak to a member of our People Team.
Please note that at this time we are unfortunately unable to provide sponsorship as part of the recruitment process therefore you must have current right to work in the UK to be considered for a post.
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