Digitisation Officer

Deadline: Sunday, September 22, 2024 - 00:00
Employer: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Contract Duration: Fixed Term until March 2025
Contract Type: Full Time
Salary: £26,100 per annum (pro rata)

We are looking to appoint 2 Digitisation Officers to image and transcribe label data from Herbarium and Fungarium specimens. The post holders will be members of the digital collections team with responsibility to maintain high standards in the management of Kew’s internationally important digital collections. They will be part of a large project team dedicated to the digitisation of Kew’s collections.

Essential skills and experience include handling collections or working with fragile and delicate material, data entry and imaging skills along with a strong interest in Biodiversity, its sustainable use and conservation. The position will require attention to detail and a high level of motivation.