Systems and Metadata Administrator

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated candidate for this exciting opportunity to join the University’s Museums and Collections Services (UMASCS). The Systems and Metadata Administrator will support and develop information systems, technologies and metadata used to manage and make available the University’s extraordinarily diverse range of objects, archives and photographic images. This will include managing day-to-day operations, troubleshooting, system development, staff support and training. The post holder will establish and maintain links with system suppliers, relevant customer user groups and other University staff on systems related matters and will contribute to planning and policymaking.

Part of the Innovation and Research Directorate, UMASCS is based at St Andrew’s Hall, which houses the Museum of English Rural Life and the Special Collections Services, situated at the University’s London Road campus.

You will have:

• Higher Education degree or equivalent
• Excellent Information Technology skills (familiarity with Windows operating systems and a desire to learn new ones)
• Familiarity with the use and management of collections management systems and discovery systems
• Good analytical, problem solving, and fault-finding skills
• Good oral and written communication skills including the ability to interpret and relay technical information to colleagues in a comprehensible manner
• Ability to work on own initiative and to agreed deadlines

Closing date: 10 September 2024
Interviews will be held: 26 September 2024

Contact Name Sharon Maxwell                   
Contact Job Title Archivist (Projects and Cataloguing)
Contact Email address s.maxwell@reading.ac.uk 

Alternative Contact Name Guy Baxter       
Alternative Contact Job Title Associate Director (Archives Services)
Alternative Contact Email address g.l.baxter@reading.ac.uk

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route (SWR).  Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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