Digital Archive Traineeship

Posted on 24 July 2018

Applications are invited for a technical traineeship in digital archives

Are you a college leaver looking to build a career in I.T? Maybe you already work in I.T. but are seeking a more challenging role where you can make a difference to society? A technical traineeship in digital archiving will give you a chance to earn while you learn the skills you’ll need to apply for digital archives assistant job in one of the UK’s many archives.

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Physical and digital archives storage space at the University of York

There has never been a more exciting time for people with technical ability to join the archives sector. In this global age of information, archives entrusted with keeping safe historical records for future generations must adapt to the new challenge of preserving digital records and opening up their collections to worldwide audiences.

'Bridging the Digital Gap' is a Heritage Lottery funded training programme aimed at bringing technical people into the archives workforce. The 15-month placements start in October 2018 and offer a rewarding, practical alternative to the first year of university study. Trainees will be employed by the National Archives and work in archives in York, Hull, Norwich or London, benefitting from learning alongside fellow trainees, online and in work-place activities.

The closing date for applications is 17 August. For more information and to apply visit: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/digitaltrainees