Heritage Team Leader Digital Collections and Catalogues

Job Description

Heritage Team Leader – Digital Collections

Dumfries

£39,102 - £41,973

 

Are you passionate about digital collections, digital preservation, and archival practice?

Do you want to play a key role in safeguarding archives and digital heritage for future generations?

 

We are excited to announce a brand‑new opportunity for a qualified and motivated archives professional to lead on digital collection management and preservation at Dumfries and Galloway Council.

 

About the Role

 

As Team Leader (Digital Collections and Catalogues), you will take a leading role in developing and delivering our digital preservation programme.

 

You will support the long‑term care, accessibility, and sustainability of both born‑digital and digitised collections, working collaboratively across Heritage Services and with colleagues and external partners.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

In this role, you will:

 

- Support digital collection management and preservation in line with organisational strategic objectives and professional best practice;

- Assist and support the transfer of born‑digital records into the archive, ensuring compliance with archival and information management standards;

- Work collaboratively to digitise collections for preservation purposes and to enhance public access;

- Develop, support, and manage digital volunteer projects, helping volunteers contribute meaningfully to digital heritage activities;

- Support all aspects of Heritage Services delivery and promotion, contributing to public engagement, outreach, and service development.

Requirements

About You

 

You will be a qualified archivist (or hold a degree and Archive Certificate) with:

 

- In-depth knowledge of digital preservation standards, tools, and workflows;

- Experience in managing born‑digital and/or digitised collections;

- Strong collaborative skills and the ability to work with colleagues, volunteers, and stakeholders;

- A commitment to accessibility, long‑term preservation, and innovative approaches to digital heritage.

 

A current driving licence is an essential requirement of this post. However, if you have a disability which precludes you from holding a driving licence consideration will be given if alternative transport can be arranged.

 

 

Why Join Us?

 

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of our digital preservation work from the ground up. You’ll be part of a friendly, dedicated Heritage Services team making a real impact on the preservation and accessibility of our area’s cultural memory.

 

If you’re ready to make a difference in the world of digital archiving, we’d love to hear from you!

 

This post is subject to a Baseline Personnel Security Standards check, and this includes candidate vetting through Disclosure Scotland.

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

For further information please contact:

 

Anne Rinaldi

030 33 33 3004

Anne.rinaldi@dumgal.gov.uk