Digital Archivist
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Job Description
Job Description
Are you interested in organisational change innovative archival practice and working in a centuries-old institution in the digital world Are you a team player with excellent analysis and communication skills and a dedication to continued professional learning If so this opportunity is for you.
The current digital era is an exciting time to work in archives. National Records of Scotland (NRS) is accepting increasing amounts of archival digital records which are bringing new challenges and opportunities on everything from collections management to user needs. NRS needs to grow its digital archiving capabilities to ensure we can continue to respond to this change and preserve the record of modern Scotland. This post will play a key role in this mission.
Based in the Digital Records Unit you will work with internal and external stakeholders to enable the successful transfer preservation and availability of digital records in the national archive. You will also have a unique opportunity to support a current strategic project which is aiming to expand our digital archiving function. .
Responsibilities
Working closely with your fellow Digital Archivist you will be responsible for delivering and continuously improving day-to-day operations of our Digital Preservation Service.
Duties will include:
- Deliver digital preservation workflows:
- Pre-ingest and ingest tasks e.g. file format characterisation metadata extraction completeness checking
- monitor collection data to track and maintain records authenticity
- find and retrieve records for access
- upkeep procedural reporting and documentation
- Advise stakeholders on the selection review and transfer of digital records to NRS providing technical guidance as appropriate.
- Analyse digital preservation good practice to develop recommendations on policies processes and workflows. This may involve emerging methods such as automation and scripting.
- Support the NRS Digital Archiving Project which is working to increase digital archiving competency and capacity at NRS.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
A professional qualification recognised by the Archives & Records Association.
Success Profile
Experience:
Experience of successfully delivering archival services.
Behaviours:
- Seeing the big picture Level 3
- Working together - Level 3
- Changing and improving - Level 3
- Communicating and influencing Level 3
You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours here:Behaviour levels - Success profiles: candidate guide -
How to apply
Apply online providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 1000 words) which provides evidence of how you meet the skills experience and behaviours listed in the Success Profile above.
If invited for further assessment this will consist of an interview and a presentation.
Assessments are scheduled for w/c 14th July 2025 however this may be subject to change.
Qualifications
National Records of Scotland (NRS) is Scotlands record keeper. Our purpose is to collect preserve and produce information about Scotlands people and history and make it available to inform current and future generations. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles.
NRS is a Non-Ministerial Department of theScottish Government & and our staff are partUK Civil Service working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland.
We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more aboutwhat we offer.
As part of the UK Civil Service we uphold theCivil Service Nationality Rules.
Working Pattern
Our standard hours are 35 hours per week. We offer a range of flexible and hybrid working options depending on the needs of the role. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for please contact us.
Equality Statement
We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation.
Find out more about our commitment todiversityand how we offer and supportrecruitment adjustmentsfor anyone who needs them.
Further information
Find out more about our organisation what we offer staff members and how to apply on ourCareers Website.
For information about the Archives & Records Association - Archives & Records Association
For further information on the role please contact Gillian Mapstone at
Employment Type
Full-Time
