Digitisation Supervisor (FOI & MOD)

As the Digitisation Supervisor (MOD & FOI), you will assume a pivotal leadership role in overseeing and managing a dedicated team of professionals committed to the meticulous digitisation of documents.

You will be responsible for ensuring the production and delivery of high-quality digital images, maintaining strict adherence to established standards, and guaranteeing that the team consistently meets its objectives.

Your primary responsibility will be to supervise the end-to-end digitisation process, overseeing the workflow from the initial receipt of documents through to the final delivery of digital images. Throughout this process, you will be expected to uphold the highest standards of accuracy, efficiency, and quality assurance, ensuring that all digitised materials are produced in accordance with predefined specifications and best practices.

In carrying out your duties, you will work closely with the Digitisation Production Manager, fostering collaboration and alignment between teams to streamline operations and optimise output. Additionally, you may be required to attend meetings with various departments to discuss project requirements, address challenges, and contribute to strategic initiatives aimed at improving the digitisation process and overall efficiency.

Given the nature of the role, you may also be required to engage in hands-on camera work, depending on the level of demand within the team. This may involve capturing high-quality digital images of documents, ensuring precision and clarity in the digitisation process. Your technical proficiency, keen attention to detail, and ability to adapt to changing requirements will be instrumental in ensuring the success of the digitisation operations.

This role requires strong leadership, exceptional organisational skills, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professional excellence in digitisation. As a supervisor, you will play a key role in shaping the effectiveness of the team, fostering a culture of accuracy, diligence, and continuous improvement.

This is a full time post. However, requests for part-time working, flexible working and job share will be considered, taking into account at all times the operational needs of the Department.

This role requires on site presence and is not suitable for home working.

This is a Fixed Term Appointment until 31/03/2026.

For full details and to apply, please click the link following 'Museum Website' below.

Museum Website: https://nationalarchives.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/Kew/Digitisation-Supervisor--MOD---FOI-_JR200651-1