Job Description
We are seeking an innovative and motivated Digital Collections Development and Engagement Officer to play a key role in developing, enhancing and promoting our digital heritage collections. This post forms part of a successful application to the Priorities for Culture – Enhanced Local Sector Support for Museums, Archives & Libraries programme and is essential for achieving the project’s outcomes.
Working within the Culture, Leisure and Visitor Experiences Division and reporting to the Cultural Engagement Officer, you will help shape the digital future of our collections—improving access, visibility and engagement for communities, researchers and visitors.
Key responsibilities include:
* Using collections management systems and digitising archive materials.
* Applying archive material handling and digital preservation techniques.
* Planning and delivering specialist activities to target audiences.
You can have an informal discussion about this post with Nick Kelland on (01443) 778592.
Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council. In addition to this safeguarding responsibility, the successful applicant for this role will also be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
The Council values diversity in its workforce and applies a non‑discriminatory recruitment process. We offer staff networks, including Allies, Disability and Carers, and LGBTQ+ networks.
An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than one in English. The Council is committed to a guaranteed interview scheme for Welsh‑speakers of Level 3 and above.
Applications will be processed in turn. If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application is unsuccessful. The Council is also committed to supporting Armed Forces members and is prepared to offer interviews to qualified applicants from the Armed Services.
Mae’r ddogfen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg / This document is also available in Welsh.
Location – Aberdare Library
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