At a Glance
- Tasks: Digitise fragile zoological and botanical specimens while capturing high-quality images.
- Company: Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Herbaria, a hub for natural history collections.
- Benefits: 38 days annual leave, excellent pension scheme, childcare services, and travel discounts.
- Other info: Inclusive recruitment process with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative team and contribute to transforming access to natural history collections.
- Qualifications: Attention to detail, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and experience with data verification.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Museum of Natural History, Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PW and Oxford University Herbaria, Life and Mind Building, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3EL
About the Role
The Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Oxford University Herbaria are working together as part of the Central England Digitisation Co‑Hub, a major collaborative initiative that is transforming access to natural history collections across the UK.
As a member of a small Digitisation Team primarily based at the Museum of Natural History, you will prepare, handle and digitise important zoological and botanical collections.
You will capture high‑quality images and detailed metadata using established workflows, ensuring accuracy while maintaining the highest standards of collections care.
This is a full‑time, fixed‑term post for 18 months.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, handle and digitise fragile zoological and botanical specimens.
- Capture high‑quality images and record comprehensive metadata.
- Follow detailed digitisation workflows consistently and maintain accuracy and quality.
- Maintain the highest standards of collections care during all tasks.
- Collaborate with colleagues, volunteers and external partners to ensure smooth operations.
- What We Are Looking For
- Exceptional attention to detail and manual dexterity for handling delicate, irreplaceable museum specimens.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using collections management systems or relational databases.
- Experience in checking and verifying data accurately.
- Ability to follow detailed workflows consistently while performing repetitive tasks.
- Strong organisational, planning and prioritisation skills.
- Effective communication skills with a range of stakeholders and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Benefits
- Excellent contributory pension scheme.
- 38 days of annual leave.
- Comprehensive range of childcare services.
- Family leave schemes.
- Cycle loan scheme.
- Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans.
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible.
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