Digital Heritage & Technology Officer

Closing date: 9am Friday 5 September 2025

Interview date: Thursday18 September 2025

Salary: Grade 6, £34,350 - £37,968 per annum, pro-rata. Appointments will normally be made to the first point of the grade.

Founded in 1882, The Royal College of Music (RCM) is a world leading music conservatoire with a prestigious history and contemporary outlook. Our excellence was recognised by the 2025 QS World University Rankings, in which we were ranked as the global No. 1 institution for both Music and Performing Arts.

The RCM Museum manages a Designated collection of c. 14,000 objects documenting the history and performance of music through musical instruments, paintings, sculpture, early prints and drawings. The Wolfson Centre in Music and Material Culture supports and develops access and research on the collections for purposes of research and education and collaborates with national and international partners in projects related to the advancement of knowledge, documentation and dissemination of musical heritage.

The Digital Heritage & Technology Officer is responsible for the maintenance and expansion of the digital engagement, preservation, outreach and resources of the RCM Museum and for the development of the Museum’s digital profile through existing and new platforms and initiatives, alongside partnerships with other teams and institutions. This includes overseeing the efficacy of all Collection Management and Digital Asset Management Software, digitisation of collections, updating and refining records and strengthening the Museum online catalogue and relevant aggregators, maintaining and expanding the documentation of the collections.  

The successful candidate will be passionate about music, music and digital heritage and will be responsible for delivering and communicating the Museum digital strategy and digitisation plan. They will also work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and collaborate efficiently with internal and external stakeholders. They will also proactively deliver benchmarking, strategic planning and reporting on digital engagement and digital collection care. 

The role supports the creation of new digital content in collaboration with the Museum and RCM Marcomms team, also exploring areas for innovation such as 3D modelling and the preservation of digital heritage. They are responsible for the maintenance and development of digital resources on-site and online.

We are looking for candidates with the following attributes: 

• A strong interest in music, musical heritage, museums and collections care practice. 
• Qualifications or equivalent experience in Digital Humanities, Heritage or equivalent. 
• Experience in the management of Collection Management Systems, digital asset management, digital content creation and an understanding of the trends and innovations in Museum digital resources.
• An efficient, proactive individual who can identify and proactively solve problems whilst collaborating effectively within interdisciplinary teams.
• A highly organised individual with excellent communication skills, able to deliver results to a high standard, manage and innovate independently as well as in close collaboration with the rest of the team and other departments. 
• A commitment to recognising, valuing and proactively celebrating diversity in all areas of their work.

This post is offered on a permanent, part-time (0.8FTE, 28 hours) basis and is immediately available.

For full details of this position and how to apply please read the Applicant Information Pack, available to download from the RCM website: www.rcm.ac.uk/jobs

The RCM is committed to nurturing diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn.

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