Imaging Technician (Microfilm)

Location: Unit 4 Keypoint, Thornhill Road, South Marston, Swindon SN3 4RY

THIS POST COULD BE CONSIDERED AS A SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY

About the role

You will use a range of imaging technologies to capture, process, archive and deliver digital images, primarily of microfilm held within the Bodleian Libraries. You will work as part of the Imaging Services team to produce digital images on a variety of imaging workstations, ensuring the necessary technical requirements are met when setting up and operating equipment.

You will maintain accuracy and care when imaging items, with due regard to their safety and preservation, keep accurate and detailed records, and enter technical and administrative information into the studio database. You will plan and organise your day-to-day work and liaise with colleagues on issues concerning handling and support during scanning and filming.

This is a fixed-term post for 18 months.

Please note that this role is based at the Collections Storage Facility in Swindon.

About You

You will have a recognised qualification in Imaging or equivalent experience, together with strong IT skills and a willingness to learn new software packages. You will have experience of working within a deadline-driven production environment and excellent attention to detail. You will have excellent communication and team working skills and a proven record of delivering consistent, detailed and accurate results. 

Diversity

Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible. If you require the job description or any other materials in an alternative format, or if you would like to request any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk.

How to apply

You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting evidence form using the attached template as part of your online application. Your supporting evidence form should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. Both documents must be submitted to be considered.

The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Elaine Anstee, Head of Imaging Services, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role (elaine.anstee@bodleian.ox.ac.uk). General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our Human Resources department (recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).

Please discuss secondments with your line manager in the first instance, as you must have their agreement that you can be released for a secondment before you submit an application. 

Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST) on Tuesday 13^th October 2026 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on either Monday 26^th or Tuesday 27^th October 2026.

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