Vacancy for Digital Preservation Manager at the IFI Irish Film Archive

3 weeks ago


Dublin, Ireland Digital Preservation Coalition Full time

Vacancy for Digital Preservation Manager at the IFI Irish Film Archive

29 March 2024

Dublin, Ireland (hybrid working options)

Starting salary will depend on experience and will be according to the following Senior Manager pay scale Levels: L1 40,800, L2 41,820, L3 42,865, L4 43,937, LS1 45,475, LS2 47,066

Fixed Term

Summary of job

The Irish Film Institute (IFI), the Irish national body charged with the promotion of film culture, is responsible for collecting, preserving, and making accessible Ireland’s moving image heritage. The collections include film, document, and digital collections. The Digital Preservation Manager leads the Digital Collections team to ensure digital objects remain authentic, accessible, re-usable, and understandable in the future.

The Digital Preservation Manager (DPM) is a senior manager responsible for the management and preservation of digital collections, overseeing the Digital Collections Team. The DPM also oversees the Archive's digital network, systems, equipment, and infrastructure, liaising with vendors and support teams to ensure operational efficiency.

The DPM works closely with the Head of Archive and other senior managers to develop and implement archive policies, support grant applications, and plan for future technological and infrastructural needs.

Essential qualifications and skills include practical experience with digital preservation, especially in libraries, museums, or archives; qualifications in information technology, digital curation, or related fields; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; staff management experience; familiarity with infrastructure management; and project planning skills. Experience in policy development within an archive environment, problem-solving, and the ability to communicate technical ideas simply are highly desirable.

#J-18808-Ljbffr



  • Dublin, Ireland Digital Preservation Coalition Full time

    Vacancy for Digital Preservation Manager at the IFI Irish Film Archive29 March 2024Dublin, Ireland (hybrid working options)Starting salary will depend on experience and will be according to the following Senior Manager pay scale Levels: L1 40,800, L2 41,820, L3 42,865, L4 43,937, LS1 45,475, LS2 47,066Fixed TermSummary of jobThe Irish Film Institute (IFI),...


  • Dublin, Ireland Digital Preservation Coalition Full time

    Vacancy for Digital Collections Assistant at the Irish Film Institute24 November ****DublinFixed TermThe Irish Film Institute (IFI), the national body charged with promoting film culture, includes the Irish Film Archive responsible for collecting, preserving, and providing access to Ireland's moving image heritage.The collections include film, digital...


  • Dublin, Ireland Digital Preservation Coalition Full time

    Vacancy for Digital Archivist at Guinness Archive (Diageo)5 December ****DublinFull-TimeAbout UsThe Guinness Archive at Guinness Storehouse, Ireland's leading visitor attraction welcoming millions of visitors every year, plays an integral role in protecting and handling the history and heritage of the GUINNESS brand globally, along with Diageo beer brands...


  • Dublin, Ireland Digital Preservation Coalition Full time

    Vacancy for Senior Digital Archivist at National Archives of Ireland 30 May 2023 Ireland Fixed Term The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport & Media is seeking applications from suitable candidates to fill vacancies that may arise for the position of Senior Digital Archivist in the National Archives of Ireland. Applicants who are...


  • Dublin, Ireland Digital Preservation Coalition Full time

    Vacancy for Digital Archivist at Guinness Archive (Diageo) 5 December 2021 Dublin Full-Time About Us The Guinness Archive at Guinness Storehouse, Ireland’s leading visitor attraction welcoming millions of visitors every year, plays an integral role in protecting and handling the history and heritage of the GUINNESS brand globally, along with Diageo...


  • Dublin, Ireland Digital Preservation Coalition Full time

    Vacancy for Assistant Archivist at RTÉ Archives24 September 2021DublinEUR 33,199 - 46,331 per annumFull-TimeRTÉ is Ireland's national public service media organisation.A leader in Irish media, RTÉ provides comprehensive, cost-effective, free-to-air multi-media services to the public in Ireland and interested audiences internationally.RTÉ Archives house...


  • Dublin, Ireland Digital Preservation Coalition Full time

    Vacancy for Assistant Archivist at RTÉ Archives 24 September 2021 Dublin EUR 33,199 - 46,331 per annum Full-Time RTÉ is Ireland’s national public service media organisation. A leader in Irish media, RTÉ provides comprehensive, cost-effective, free-to-air multi-media services to the public in Ireland and interested audiences internationally. RTÉ...


  • Dublin, Ireland Digital Preservation Coalition Full time

    - Vacancy for Digital Archivist & Coordinator at the Digital Repository of Ireland Vacancy for Digital Archivist & Coordinator at the Digital Repository of Ireland Dublin Fixed Term This role will focus on the ‘Digital Preservation of Reproductive Health Resources: Archiving the 8th’ project. The aim of this post is to assist key stakeholders with...


  • Dublin Pike, Ireland Digital Preservation Coalition Full time

    Vacancy for Digital Archivist & Coordinator at the Digital Repository of Ireland Vacancy for Digital Archivist & Coordinator at the Digital Repository of Ireland Dublin Fixed Term This role will focus on the ‘Digital Preservation of Reproductive Health Resources: Archiving the 8th’ project. The aim of this post is to assist key stakeholders with data...


  • Dublin, Ireland Digital Preservation Coalition Full time

    Vacancy for Digital Archivist & Coordinator at the Digital Repository of IrelandVacancy for Digital Archivist & Coordinator at the Digital Repository of IrelandDublinFixed TermThis role will focus on the 'Digital Preservation of Reproductive Health Resources: Archiving the 8th' project.The aim of this post is to assist key stakeholders with data from civil...