Metadata Specialist UK Visa Sponsorship

Accounting / Finance, Development
Uk
September 20, 2024
£22.620 - £24.413 / year
Full Time Part Time Permanent
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Job Description

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Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work with one of the world’s most prestigious libraries? The British Library is currently seeking a Metadata Specialist to join our dynamic team at our Boston Spa location. This is a full-time, permanent position, though we are also open to part-time applicants.

Location: Boston Spa
Contract Hours: 36 hours per week (flexible working options available)
Grade: C
Salary: £24,413 per annum
Job Category/Type: Digital & Technology (IT)
Job Reference: R00000655
Date Posted: 20/09/2024
Closing Date: 03 October 2024

Key Responsibilities:

As a Metadata Specialist, you will have the opportunity to work across various teams within the British Library’s metadata department. Your primary role will be creating, editing, and managing metadata for both print and digital publications, along with their associated creators and contributors. This position offers opportunities to contribute to workflow improvements, quality assurance, and even cataloguing policy development.

You will handle a wide range of materials, including legal deposits, purchased, and donated items that enrich the British Library’s vast collection. A critical aspect of the role will be applying international cataloguing standards in accordance with departmental policies, ensuring both precision and efficiency in your work.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Creating and editing metadata for digital and print publications.
  • Collaborating with multiple teams on workflow management and improvement.
  • Performing quality assurance on metadata to meet internal and external standards.
  • Contributing to cataloguing policy development and process enhancements.
  • Applying relevant international cataloguing standards such as RDA, MARC21, DDC, and FAST.
  • Managing workloads efficiently to meet personal and team targets while balancing quality and quantity.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • A solid understanding of RDA, MARC21, DDC, and FAST cataloguing standards is highly desirable.
  • Proven experience in a bibliographic or metadata environment, balancing accuracy and volume.
  • Strong attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced setting.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to engage with team members, management, and external clients.
  • Proficiency in IT systems, including the ability to manage digital workflows.

Why Join the British Library?

The British Library is more than just a repository for books; it’s a hub of knowledge and inspiration. With over 170 million items in our collections, we are committed to preserving the intellectual heritage of the nation and making it accessible to people worldwide. Our team supports the world’s largest document delivery service, providing millions of items every year.

As part of the British Library, you’ll benefit from a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including:

  • Generous pension scheme: The Library contributes a minimum of 28.97% to the Alpha Pension Scheme, with potential for higher contributions depending on your grade.
  • Flexible working hours: Our flexible working policy allows you to manage your time and take up to 5 flexi-days every 3 months, on top of 25 days of annual leave.
  • Continuous professional development: Opportunities to work across different teams and grow your skills.

Important Information:

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role under the UK Skilled Worker visa route, as it does not meet the eligibility criteria for this immigration category.

Application Deadline: 03 October 2024
Interview Date: TBC

Ready to make your mark at one of the world’s leading libraries? Apply today to join the British Library’s metadata team and help us preserve the nation’s intellectual memory.

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