Digital Heritage & Technology Officer
Royal College of Music Grade 6, £34,350 - £37,968 p.a., pro-rata. Normally appointed to the first point of the grade. Closing date 04 September 2025
JRN: 104-25
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 College has held this world-leading place in Performing Arts for four successive years, while Music is a new subject introduced to the ranking in 2024.
The Royal College of Music 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. It is fully Accredited and is a recipient of the Research England ‘Higher Education Museums, Galleries and Collections Fund’. 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. This includes developing internally and externally funded projects that relate to historical as well as contemporary practices and innovative applications of methods and technologies for the documentation, interpretation and dissemination of material musical heritage.
The Museum 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 heritage and digital heritage and will be responsible for delivering, refining and communicating the Museum digital strategy and digitisation plan in compliance with ACE Accreditation standards and with the Museum Digital Preservation Strategy. The successful candidate will 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 Digital Heritage & Technology Officer 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 and to support the delivery and documentation of digital initiatives such as conferences and workshops.
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 please read the Applicant Information Pack, available to download from the RCM website: www.rcm.ac.uk/jobs
To apply, please complete our 1) Application form and 2) Equal Opportunities form (available to download from the RCM website) and submit in Word or PDF format by email to recruitment@rcm.ac.uk
CVs without an application form will not be accepted. Please ensure that you include the Job Reference Number when submitting your application.
The RCM is committed to nurturing diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.
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 College has held this world-leading place in Performing Arts for four successive years, while Music is a new subject introduced to the ranking in 2024.
The Royal College of Music 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. It is fully Accredited and is a recipient of the Research England ‘Higher Education Museums, Galleries and Collections Fund’. 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. This includes developing internally and externally funded projects that relate to historical as well as contemporary practices and innovative applications of methods and technologies for the documentation, interpretation and dissemination of material musical heritage.
The Museum 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 heritage and digital heritage and will be responsible for delivering, refining and communicating the Museum digital strategy and digitisation plan in compliance with ACE Accreditation standards and with the Museum Digital Preservation Strategy. The successful candidate will 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 Digital Heritage & Technology Officer 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 and to support the delivery and documentation of digital initiatives such as conferences and workshops.
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 please read the Applicant Information Pack, available to download from the RCM website: www.rcm.ac.uk/jobs
To apply, please complete our 1) Application form and 2) Equal Opportunities form (available to download from the RCM website) and submit in Word or PDF format by email to recruitment@rcm.ac.uk
CVs without an application form will not be accepted. Please ensure that you include the Job Reference Number when submitting your application.
The RCM is committed to nurturing diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.