Summary: The Digitisation Operative role at Ancestry involves working on a fixed-term project focused on the digitisation of historical documents at Suffolk Archives. The position requires operating imaging equipment, ensuring quality of images, and performing minor document preparation. Candidates should be organized, conscientious, and possess a willingness to learn, with an interest in history or genealogy being advantageous. This role is part of a flexible work approach, allowing for various working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain imaging equipment.
• Quality assure resulting images.
• Carry out minor document preparation as required and permitted by the archive.

Key Skills:

• Organizational skills and conscientiousness.
• Willingness to learn and take pride in work.
• Initiative and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines.
• Proven IT ability.
• Desirable: Previous experience in similar project work.
• Desirable: General knowledge and appreciation of history/genealogy.
• Desirable: General knowledge of photography.

Salary (Rate): £12

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Entry Level

Industry: Other