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Join the V&A as the pioneering Digital Preservation Manager to shape the future of digital strategy in a world-renowned creative institution.
Overview
Salary
£46947 - £62596
Location
Cromwell Road, London
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary: The V&A stands as a beacon of inspiration, celebrating the fusion of art, design, and culture. With its commitment to nurturing creativity and innovation, the V&A serves as a dynamic platform for enriching cultural knowledge and empowering the global community of makers and innovators. Joining this prestigious family of museums offers a chance to be at the forefront of championing design and embracing the transformative power of creativity.
Role Summary:Lead the development and execution of the V&A's digital preservation strategy.Collaborate with the Digital Steering Group to implement digital strategy audits and recommendations.Develop preservation policies and procedures.Advocate for resources, including staff and infrastructure enhancements.Design and manage digital preservation workflows.Facilitate the integration of collections data across business systems.Deliver training and documentation for digital preservation practices.Support curatorial and acquisitions with Collections Management.Work alongside digitisation and conservation teams.Engage with various departments to promote digital preservation understanding.
Role Requirements:Experience in digital preservation strategy and implementation.Ability to manage projects and workflows effectively.Proficiency in integrating collections data with business systems.Strong collaboration and training skills.Commitment to supporting curatorial, acquisition, digitisation, and conservation efforts.
Benefits: Competitive pension scheme; 29 days holiday plus bank holidays; flexible working arrangements; free V&A exhibition tickets; subsidised canteen; 25% discount in V&A shops; charitable donation matching; bike loans and services; interest-free loans for season tickets and rental deposits; extensive training and development opportunities; Employee Assistance Programme; and access to staff diversity networks.
The Role This role is open to applicants requiring visa sponsorship. The V&A is a family of museums dedicated to the power of creativity. Our mission is to champion design and creativity in all its forms, advance cultural knowledge, and inspire makers, creators and innovators everywhere.
The Role The Digital Preservation Manager is the V&A’s first role in its developing digital strategy and the post holder will work with the Digital Steering Group in implementing the audit’s recommendations, developing preservation strategy, policies, and procedures, and making business cases for further staff and infrastructure investment. This is an exciting opportunity to spearhead a groundbreaking initiative at the V&A.
Job requirements The Digital Preservation Manager will be responsible for progressing the V&A's overall digital preservation strategy and working closely with those who contribute to its delivery. Within the Collections Care and Access Division you will create and manage preservation workflows, co-design the integration of collections data with other business systems, deliver training and develop documentation, work with Collections Management colleagues to support curatorial and acquisition activities, collaborate with digitisation and conservation teams, and proactively engage with colleagues across the organisation.
Benefits Generous pension scheme, 29 days plus bank holidays, Flexible working, Tickets to V&A exhibitions, Subsidised staff canteen, 25% discount in V&A shops, Give as you earn scheme, Bicycle loan, Interest-free season ticket, Interest-free rental deposit loan, Free safety checks and small repairs to your bike with Doctor Bike, Wide range of training and professional development opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme, Staff diversity networks.
