The DAMS (Digital Asset Management System) Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the museum’s digital assets are managed and used effectively for collections management, research, teaching, and public engagement. They will be responsible for systems management and configuration, media and metadata standards, and user support. They will also work with other members of the Digital team on the management of the DAMS’ integration points with the Collections Management System and Collections Online.
This is a fixed-term post for 1 year, working part-time for 18.75 hours per week (0.5 FTE). The role can be on-site or hybrid working. If hybrid, the postholder would have to be on-site at least 1 day a week.
Due to the nature of this post, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a satisfactory Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) due to having access to collections areas.
The successful candidate will have previous experience of systems management within a museum or heritage environment. They will have a good understanding of image standards, rights management, licensing and digital preservation, along with the ability to communicate confidently and effectively with the software vendor and colleagues from all sections of the museum (collections, conservation, research, public engagement and operations).