We are looking to appoint a Digital Archivist to join the Archives and Rare Books team within Libraries and Museums. The successful post holder will provide support to the Head of Archives and Rare Books, and the work of the wider archive team, in the management, use and preservation of the digital archival records of the University, and other relevant digital content.  

You will be a self-motivated, detail-orientated and organised individual. You should be educated to degree level or equivalent. Previous experience of working within an archival or records management context is essential.    

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays
• Financial contribution to relocation
• Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff/children of staff, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme and a range of wellbeing initiatives  

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Sean Rippington, Head of Archives and Rare Books, email: sbr2@st-andrews.ac.uk, Tel: +44 1334 462959. 

Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.    

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience.  We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter and Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network.  Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/ 

This post will/may be primarily based at the Eden Campus at Guardbridge, a state-of-the-art working environment for professional services units.

Closing Date: 26 January 2024    

Please quote ref: CG1313DO     

Further Particulars: CG1313DO FPs.doc

Libraries & Museums

Salary: £30,487 - £36,024 per annum

Start Date: As soon as possible