Digitisation Operative - Boston Spa, United Kingdom - D.C. Thomson & Co. Ltd.

D.C. Thomson & Co. Ltd.

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Boston Spa, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Findmypast

Closing Date: 17/04/2024

Boston Spa
Findmypast

Find your magic with us
Connecting people to their family stories is special. We're proud to deliver these magic moments. Through technology, data and insights, we bring people closer to their past, to benefit their future.

We're a fast-growing team of smart people, on a mission to help millions. Solve meaningful, complex problems and be a part of something magical.

Enjoy the agility of a scale-up with the security of real financial backing, in a place where every story matters.

Why join our team?
Findmypast has been collaborating with the British Library since 2010 to digitise their extensive newspaper collection. This project spans across various work streams and locations.

As part of this initiative, we're looking for individuals to join us at the British Library building in Boston Spa, West Yorkshire.

If you have an interest in working with rare materials and are eager to gain practical experience in digitisation, then this role could be an excellent fit for you.

Please note that this role would require getting yourself to the British Library in Boston Spa and working 4pm - 10 pm Monday to Friday.**You won't find any bureaucracy here, but you will find:

Generous holiday allowance with the chance to buy more
A pension contribution that stands out in the market (9.5% matched company contribution with a 6% contribution from the employee's side).
The chance to work with smart and fun people on products that will bring joy to millions.

About the Role:

Here's what the role involves:

To learn all the scanning processes.
To meet targets in all sections of the project.
Scan newspapers and other archive material.
Quality control of images and metadata.
Actively take part in project meetings.
Carry out adhoc instructions from management.
Work within British Library and Findmypast guidelines and procedures.
Ensure the work area is kept tidy at all times.
To ensure that Health & Safety and Security Procedures are adhered to at all times including
To carry out quality assurance checks, using specific guidelines given.
To carry out any other reasonable duties falling within your capabilities, as the needs of the company dictate.

About you:

Experience of working to deadlines and targets
Excellent communication skills
Great attention to detail and high standards
Competent IT skills and willing to learn about software packages and network setups
Consideration and respect for history and historical items
Ability to work independently and part of a team
Good motivational skills
Ability to keep motivated during long periods of repetitive work
Processdriven with a flexible approach

- 'Can do' attitude and a strong work ethic

Desirable skills and experience

An interest in history and archive material
Experience with photography software
Experience with filenaming conventions

If you said yes to these, and this all sounds appealing, then get in touch. This could be the start of something special.

What to expect next:

Our interview process is fast and goes like this:

First stage telephone interview finding out a little more about your skill set and the role (30 mins)
Onsite interview with the team. This is an opportunity to use the scanners to try out firsthand what the role would be like. (60 mins)

We don't want our approach to hold anyone back, so if we need to tweak this for you, please just ask.

Plus we'd love to know your pronouns so please let us know when you apply.

We want Findmypast to be the best company for all our diverse employees and customers. If you'd like a deeper understanding of our commitment to diversity, check out our careers page.

Benefits
We're passionate about making FMP a great place to work and setting people up to succeed

Benefits include:

26 days holidays (pro rated) + UK bank holidays. We also offer the option to purchase up to 4 additional days.
Excellent pension contribution from day one of up to 15.5% of your basic salary (9.5% matched company contribution with a 6% contribution from the employee's side).
Flexible working, as we want all our employees to have a brilliant worklife balance.
Enhanced and shared maternity/paternity/adoption leave.
Learning & Development budget, access to LinkedIn Learning and training opportunities.
Various social remote activities to keep connected as a company.
Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing app access and Mental Health First Aiders.
Life assurance.
Private medical insurance, health and dental cash plan options.
Gym membership and staff discounts.
Cycle to work scheme.
Season travel tickets.
Subscriptions to Findmypast and British Newspaper Archive.
If you are a recruitment agency, please be aware that we're not looking for additional assistance with recruitment. Please do not send us CVs. We will not be responsible for fees r