Digitisation Delivery Manager

For over 20 years, the Digitisation Services at the British Library has led the way in digitisation and digital preservation, breathing new life into precious archives and broadening access to audiences worldwide. Our studios, located on two sites, engage in diverse projects with an extensive client base, digitising our vast collections as well as external archives and content.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to manage our Digitisation Services team and studio at Boston Spa, Yorkshire. As the operational lead for customers, you will oversee the achievement of key operational targets with the support of the Head of Operations Development (North) and the Head of Imaging Services (South)., Lead and manage the Digitisation Services team at the Boston Spa studio.
Ensure the packaging and delivery of products and services meet customer expectations and comply with British Library standards and SLAs.
Contribute to the development of service, resources, and processes.
Collaborate across departments to meet technical specifications for image generation and post-processing.
Ensure timely, standard-compliant, and efficient project delivery.
Handle budgetary and financial responsibilities, resource allocation, costing, target setting, and policy formulation.
Manage a large team and extensive operational area effectively.

Proven managerial experience in a related field.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage large teams and complex operations.
Excellent organisational and communication skills.
Experience with budget management and financial responsibilities.
Ability to work collaboratively across departments to achieve common goals.

At the British Library, you will be at the forefront of preserving and enhancing access to the world's cultural heritage. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a talented team in a prestigious institution, contributing to innovative projects that make a global impact.

In return, we offer a competitive salary and a number of excellent benefits. Our pension scheme is one of the most valuable benefits we offer, as our staff can become members of the Alpha Pension Scheme where the Library contributes a minimum of 26.6% (this may be higher dependant on grade. Another significant benefit the Library provides is the provision of a flexible working hours scheme which could allow you to work your hours flexibly over the week and to take up to 5 days flexi leave in a 3 month period. This is on top of 25 days holiday from entry and public and privilege holidays.
Closing date: 11 June 2024
Interview date: 20 and 21 June 2024
We are unable to provide sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa for this role, as it does not meet the eligibility criteria required for this immigration route
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