Digitisation Manager

Job title: Digitisation Manager

Department: Digitisation Centre, Library Services

Contract Type: Fixed-term until 30th June 2026

Grade: 7

Salary: £43,297.57 - £50,562.57 per anum inclusive of London Allowance

Location:  Bloomsbury, Camden, Greater London

Hours: 35

SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East.  SOAS University of London is positioned to play a leading role in reimagining higher education globally, with a new strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the School which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity. SOAS is moving towards a new model of international partnerships which is responsive to the transnational character of our global challenges.

About the Role:

In collaboration with senior colleagues in the section, you will plan and oversee the work of the Digitisation Centre, including its digitisation and digital collections programme, and manage SOAS Digital Collections and its digital asset management system. You will collaborate with the Research Office and academic researchers and other library users as well as library and archive colleagues to develop digital collections and enhance their utility for teaching, research, and data mining.

About the Department

The Digitisation Centre is a unit within SOAS Library. The unit has responsibility for managing and developing the SOAS Digital Library and for devising and implementing the Library’s digitisation programme. In addition to digitisation programmes, the team provides a reprographics service to the Library’s users.

Within the Library, the Digitisation team works closely with the collection owners in Access & Discovery and Special Collections, as well as with colleagues in Reader Services. The team also regularly liaises with academic colleagues at SOAS as well as with external stakeholders.

About you

A detail-oriented individual, you will have experience working with digital asset management systems and delivering digitisation projects. You will use your knowledge of digital imaging and processing to implement and supervise image capture and ingest workflows, ensuring that assets and metadata meet the agreed standards. With experience supporting complex projects and managing data, you will play a key role in contributing to the development of project proposals for the digitisation of SOAS Collections and identifying finding opportunities and collaborative projects.

You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website

What We Offer:

We are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your well-being and work-life balance:

• Generous Holiday Entitlement: Benefit from 44 days of holiday (30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and 6 closure days over Christmas and Easter) to ensure ample time for rest and relaxation.
• Flexible Working Arrangements: We recognise the importance of flexibility and offer options to help you manage your professional and personal commitments effectively.
• Generous occupational pension scheme: To provide financial security for your future
• Learning and Development: We are dedicated to your professional growth and development and offer diverse learning and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Health and Well-being Initiatives: Take advantage of our cycle to work scheme, eye tests, and season ticket loan to support your health and mobility.
• Enhanced Family Leave: We offer enhanced maternity, paternity & partner leave, and shared parental leave to support you during significant life events.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Access our confidential EAP for advice and support whenever needed.
• Discounted Gym Membership: Maintain your fitness with our discounted gym membership.

How to Apply: 

Please complete the online application form and upload your CV and a supporting statement. 

Closing date: 21st September 2025 at 11:59pm.                             

Interviews to be held: 8th October 2025

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Further information

Successful candidates will need to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with SOAS, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

We are not able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.

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