At a Glance
- Tasks: Join the Digital Research Team to develop software for showcasing collections and supporting research.
- Company: The British Library, the national library of the UK, dedicated to public outreach.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, flexible working, and a Civil Service pension scheme.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace welcoming diverse candidates with opportunities for skill development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in digital scholarship while working with cutting-edge technologies.
- Qualifications: Experience in software development, digital humanities, and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 43867 - 43867 £ per year.
Location: St Pancras
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time (36 hours)
Grade: A
Salary: £43,867 per annum – this is the starting salary for this role unless the successful candidate is able to evidence being in receipt of a higher salary in which case this may be reviewed.
About the role
We are looking for a Digital Humanities Research Software Engineer (DH RSE) to become an integral part of the Digital Research Team at the British Library. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of our digital scholarship and public outreach activities. Working as part of a multi‑disciplinary team, the successful candidate will help identify requirements, design and implement software to showcase our collections, help answer research questions, and support application of novel methods across team activities.
The DH RSE will create outputs, tools and interfaces for digitised collections, crowdsourcing and annotation tasks, for subject matter specialists, academic, and public users. They will have a good understanding of digital scholarship, preferably gained from working in a research library, academic or other appropriate environment. This may include experience as a research software engineer, software developer, creative technologist, data or visualisation specialist, or digital humanities researcher. They will have excellent technology skills, including experience of the tools and technologies that support digital scholarship, increasingly including AI and machine learning. Excellent oral and written communication skills are also essential for this post. As with other Research Software Engineer roles, the post holder will have the opportunity to develop their skills and play an active part in all aspects of research and outreach, including publications.
About the library
We are the national library of the UK and we are here for everyone. Our shelves hold over 170 million items – a living collection that gets bigger every day. Although our roots extend back centuries, we aim to collect everything published in the UK today, tomorrow and far into the future. Our trusted experts care for this collection and open it up for everyone to spark new discoveries, ideas and to help people do incredible things.
Benefits
- 25 days’ holiday plus 2.5 privilege days.
- Access to a defined benefit Civil Service pension scheme.
- Flexible working arrangements, including flexi‑time.
Full details of employee benefits can be found on our Careers: Benefits.
Eligibility
We are unable to provide sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa for this role. Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check (DBS check).
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse candidates and disabled candidates. Creating an inclusive workplace is the core of our business and a way to engage the diversity of thought that is essential to achieve our aims.
Research Software Engineer British Library The national library of the UK in London employer: Society of Research Software Engineering
The British Library is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration within the Digital Research Team. With a commitment to inclusivity and diversity, employees benefit from flexible working arrangements, generous holiday allowances, and opportunities for professional growth in a prestigious environment dedicated to advancing digital scholarship and public outreach.
Contact Details:
Society of Research Software Engineering Recruitment Team
