Manchester City Council
Digital Collections Officer
Digital Collections Officer at Manchester City Council, based in Manchester, North West. This is a part-time role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Part-time · On site
- Location
- Manchester, North West
- Closing date
- Sector
- Credit Control
Reference https://jobs.manchester.gov.uk/vacancies/9048/digital-collections-officer.html
About the role
- Directorate - Neighbourhoods
- Location: - Central Library, St Peters Square, Manchester, M2 5PD
- Vacancy Type: - Time Limited
- Salary Details: - Grade 6 £34,237 - £37,563 (bar at £36,581) per annum pro rata
- About The Role: -
Working Hours: 14 Hours Per Week
Contract Type: Part-Time, Temporary (until 20 months)
Working style: On-Site
Closing date: 11:59pm, 10 November 2026
Interview Method: Face to Face (tentatively on 18 November)
You must already have a valid right to work in the UK documentation, as we cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role.As a Digital Collections Officer, you'll lead the development and delivery of a digital version of the Manchester Together Archive (MTA), a collection of more than 10,000 items gathered following the 2017 Manchester Arena attack.
You'll help Manchester Libraries preserve and provide access to this nationally significant collection, ensuring it is accessible, sustainable, and developed to professional archival standards. Your work will contribute to a major partnership project involving the University of Manchester, University for Continuing Education Krems, Manchester Archives, and NHS Pennine Care Foundation Trust, supporting international learning in digital memorialisation and trauma-informed practice
In this role you will:
· Lead and support high-volume digitisation activities for the Manchester Together Archive
· Maintain and enhance the quality of collection data, metadata, and associated digital systems.
· Manage collections management processes, including data migration, imports, exports, and records maintenance
· Work with project partners, software developers, volunteers, and archive colleagues to deliver project outcomes.
· Support workshops, focus groups, public surveys, and the development of a fully accessible digital archive and website.
For an informal discussion, please contact the hiring manager, Alison Gill at [phone removed] or email: [email removed] to arrange a convenient time to discuss the role.
Pre-employment checks
If you are successful, your appointment will be subject to completing the relevant pre-employment checks. These checks will be carried out as part of our recruitment process and includes:
- Satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks where applicable.
Reference: https://jobs.manchester.gov.uk/vacancies/9048/digital-collections-officer.html · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 29 Nov 2026 · Listed via Manchester City Council
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