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We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic senior manager who will play a major role in the delivery of Digital and Technology services, from legacy system improvements / replacements through to digital and IT transformation. We are looking for an accomplished Digital and Technology Infras

The Royal Ballet and Opera continues to lead the way in opera, ballet, music and dance both live on stage and through multiple digital platforms, from live streaming to worldwide cinema screenings. Our Covent Garden theatre has been at the heart of London and British cultural life for three centuries. We are home to two world-class Companies: ___ and ___. The Royal Opera House describes the place we work, not who we are. The whole is always more than the sum of its parts – we may be a House, but three quarters of our audiences experience what we do outside this building. While our Covent Garden theatre is the nerve centre, the impact and influence of the organisation can be felt in every corner of the country, and around the world. Prior to commencing your application , ___. Apprenticeship Scheme, Fixed Term Contract (2 years) Archives Assistant Apprentice Starting September 2026 Salary: £25,396.80 for 40hrs per week Based in: Covent Garden, London We are one of the busiest theatres in the world, delivering more than 400 performances each year and our backstage teams are some of the best theatre craftspeople in the world. We want to encourage fresh, passionate new talent into the building and our apprenticeship scheme plays a big part in that! An apprenticeship gives you the practical skills and knowledge that will underpin your professional development and access to a network of people who can guide and support you during your career. What our apprentices say: "It has taught me invaluable on-the-job experience to start my career in a unique job role." The role is on a fixed-term contract for 2 years, full-time (40 hours per week) and based at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. During the Apprenticeship you will work at RBO and study alongside with the College Training Provider, WAES. You will study for a Level 3 Library, Information and Archive Services Assistant Apprenticeship Standard. Will I be paid? Yes! You will earn National Living Wage which will increase by 2.5% after successfully completing the first year. Apprentices are expected to use this to pay for their own travel to work and college. College fees will also be paid by the Royal Ballet and Opera. Am I eligible? • You must be 18 years old or over by 7th September 2026., • You must have work authorisation for the UK., • You must have been ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom for at least the past three consecutive years prior to the start of the programme. This is a mandatory requirement in line with apprenticeship funding regulations., • You must not have completed a degree or equivalent level qualification in the UK or elsewhere, regardless of subject., • You must not have experience (over six months) of working professionally in an archival setting or in an equivalent role as your skill level will be above the apprenticeship level. How to apply: To apply, please click on `Apply' and answer the application questions outlining how your experience demonstrates the essential criteria in the job description. Download and read the ___, as well as the full ___, it includes some handy guidance for submitting your application. The Royal Ballet and Opera is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone can thrive. We particularly welcome applications from those who are from a global majority background and/or those who are disabled, as they are under-represented within our organisation. We are a Disability Confident Employer, which means that we are actively working to ensure that candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions feel supported, engaged and able to fulfil their potential in the workplace. We will endeavour to offer an interview to candidates who tell us they wish to participate in the scheme and who demonstrate in their application that they meet the essential criteria for the role, though sometimes due to the volume of qualified candidates with declarations this is not possible. If you have any questions, please contact the Apprenticeships Team via . You can also contact us if you have any access needs for making an application. For a list of potential reasonable adjustments, ___ Please note we will provide questions in advance for first round apprenticeship interviews. For further information, you can also take a look at the Apprenticeship page on our website here: Closing date for applications: 11:59pm, Sunday 5th April 2026. The RBO is also committed to safeguarding and protecting all children, young people, and adults and we implement robust safer recruitment practices. Due to our safeguarding promise, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check before commencing employment with us, which will be indicated in the advertising. To ensure a fair process, late applications will not be considered under any circumstances. Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK. No agencies.

The role of Head of Cataloguing, Taxonomy and Data leads and continues the transformation of the Catalogue and Taxonomy Department from its original analogue and operational focus into a digitally minded and thriving multidisciplinary team that provides intellectual control for TNA's collection rega

The National Archives is looking for an IT Configuration and Device Management Specialist to join our team in IT Operations, taking the lead ondevice management technology-related services and all aspects of IT Asset and Configuration Management. IT Operations is a welcoming department of 36 staff m

Vacancy for Senior Infrastructure Engineer at The National Archives (UK). Vacancy for Senior Infrastructure Engineer at The National Archives (UK).

You will communicate the stories at the heart of The National Archives, helping users understand them, with surprising, insightful and inclusive digital content. You will have strong written communication skills, a good eye for a story, and be experienced in writing for the web, particularly in comm

Vacancy for Cataloguing Officer (Military Records Project) at The National Archives. Vacancy for Cataloguing Officer (Military Records Project) at The National Archives. Employing your excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills, you will help to ensure data quality and accuracy, m

The role will actively engage with government departments (and other public record bodies), to provide guidance, advice and facilitate required procedures related to the transfer of the digital records sent to The National Archives. The National Archives collects and secures the future of the public

As The National Archives’ Web Archiving Data Analyst and Crawl Engineer, you will bring your expertise and in-depth knowledge to develop and shape key aspects of our web archiving services and therefore you will be a key member of the team as we evolve our services. Building and maintaining excell

Vacancy for Digital Archivist at The National Archives (TNA). The Digital Archivist will also undertake file-format research to grow the capabilities of these products.

Vacancy for Developers (Java/Scala) at The National Archives (UK). We currently operate a series of batch-processing workflows constructed predominantly in Scala, Java, XSLT and XML Schema running in a Linux environment.

Working as part of a three person digital team within the wider National Theatre Archive, you will play a key role in the effective planning, management and delivery of the National Theatre’s digital preservation programme, working from the initial transfer of records into our custody, through the

You will support developers and non-developers to collaborate, work in the open and follow best practice. Vacancy for Lead Developer Java/Scala at The National Archives (UK). As a lead developer you will need to be experienced in balancing your time communicating with other teams and focusing on our

Based in Threadneedle Street, the Bank of England Archive is one of the leading business archives in the country and is of national and international importance. The Archive Team is part of the Secretary’s Department which is responsible for supporting the Court of Directors and the other key gove

The National Archives, in its capacity as the King’s Printer of Acts of Parliament, the King’s Printer for Scotland and the Government Printer for Northern Ireland, has statutory obligations to register, publish, and make available in print, legislation produced by the UK and Scottish Parliament

We are looking for a Senior Support Analyst for Lawmaker, an innovative shared service for drafting, amending and managing legislation in the UK and devolved nations. Since 2022, The National Archives has provided Lawmaker as a service to over 1,000 users including Clerks and other parliamentary sta

A government archives organization is seeking a Digital and Technology Infrastructure Services Manager to lead their infrastructure team. The position is based in London and requires SC-level Security Clearance or willingness to obtain it.

Vacancy for Senior Java Developer at The National Archives. Supplier will explore technical options, design, document, implement and test a series of incremental improvements to DROID, and transfer knowledge to The National Archives’ staff.

Vacancy for Senior Archivist (Standards and Workflow) at The National Archives (UK). Vacancy for Senior Archivist (Standards and Workflow) at The National Archives (UK). This Senior Archivist has day-to-day operational responsibility for the workflow of data for The National Archives' catalogue and

Vacancy for Archival Metadata Specialist at The National Archives UK.

The National Archives is looking for an experienced Data Engineer with in-depth experience in data design and engineering to help build the next generation of digital archiving services.We are currently creating new digital services to help our users send public data and records to the archive and p

We are committed to continually improving the diversity of our workforce and therefore encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQI+ community, the trans community, those who are neurodiverse, and those with a disability. As a Frontend Developer at The National Archives you will:. You wi

Fairfield School of Business is where ambition meets opportunity. Established in 2006 and registered with the Office for Students, FSB is a fast growing and high performing higher education provider. We deliver career-focused qualifications across a range of subjects in partnership with leading UK universities. With over 200 expert staff, a strong and growing turnover, and campuses across England, including London, Birmingham, Leicester, and Sheffield, FSB combines the strength of a national organisation with a personalised, student first approach. At FSB, we specialise in opening doors. We support students from diverse backgrounds, including those returning to education, balancing work and family commitments, or without traditional qualifications. Our flexible study options and inclusive learning environment are designed to help every student succeed. Joining FSB means being part of an organisation that is committed to transforming lives through education. We empower students with the confidence, skills, and support they need to achieve their goals and build their future The Quality Assurance Team works with stakeholders across the College to ensure that FSBs educational services align with sector-recognized standards and best practice in higher education, as well as other relevant professional accreditation frameworks. The work of the team is crucial to the success of the Colleges partnerships with awarding bodies, as well as its standing with statutory and regulatory bodies. The role of the Quality Manager is to provide specialist professional advice to internal and external stakeholders and managerial support to FSBs academic quality cycle through the design, implementation and evaluation of appropriate processes, policies and regulations. The role also involves leading on strategic assignments, such as due diligence, internal quality audit and facilitation of regulatory visits. Duties: The core duties of a Quality Manager are: To take a lead management role in the professional support for and operation of the Quality Management System, To manage the scheduling and professional servicing of activities relating to the Quality Assurance cycle and the Annual Quality Audit Schedule, To ensure that FSBs quality procedures, policies, regulations and supporting documentation meet QAA and other external requirements (including statutory, regulatory and professional bodies) and are kept under review ensuring that they reflect sector best practice. To oversee appropriate approval and dissemination of revised procedures, policies and regulations and to provide specialist advice to staff and students and appropriate staff training in relation to course approval and review processes. To provide support and training for those in governance roles on procedural correctness and governance conventions. To draft and present reports and briefing papers as required, gathering, processing and evaluating management information, identifying solutions and making recommendations. To coordinate and lead (where directed) formal investigations on behalf of the senior management into areas of specific interest or concern. To operate effective liaison with FSBs university partners and where appropriate other external providers and to coordinate and provide reports as required on those awards for both and appropriate internal committees. To lead specific projects in relation to the work of Quality Assurance, including contributing to business process improvement activities in relation to areas of responsibility to ensure they are effective, efficient and meet To service key strategic meetings (Board Meetings) To support relevant external reviews, statutory returns and Professional Body events and to act as a professional ambassador for the Quality Assurance Team To undertake effective document management with respect to archives, being mindful of legislation and regulations on data protection, freedom of information and intellectual property rights and maintaining standards of security and confidentiality. To keep up to date with HE sector developments and requirements, and to self-initiate relevant CPD activities in accordance with the companys minimum requirement. The Quality Manager will have: Experience of working with, drafting and implementing quality assurance processes and regulations within an HE setting Experience of delivering staff development/training and/or presentations to a varied audience Experience in developing, reviewing and implementing new administrative processes and procedures Knowledge of the UK Regulatory frameworks for higher education and skills (Office for Students, ESFA, FHEQ) Substantial experience of building and maintaining relationships with staff at all levels and key external stakeholders Demonstrable oral communication and interpersonal skills Excellent written communication skills, including committee support, policy and report writing Proficient in most common IT (MS Office) applications, raw data manipulation and an ability to adapt easily to new applications and products. A good honors degree or equivalent professional qualifications/experience Desirable: Experience of Collaborative Provision and related quality assurance Experience of course approval, monitoring and review activities in an HE setting Experience in leading or managing projects Understanding and experience of governance frameworks in higher education settings Familiarity with use of SharePoint and Office 365 Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Work Location: In person TPBN1_UKTJ

In 2038 we will celebrate the bicentenary of the founding of the Public Record Office, and our 2038 vision is for The National Archives to be the living digital archive of the state. You will lead on The National Archives’ financial planning through Spending Reviews and Fiscal Events; ensuring the

Whether they are websites, the evidence heard by inquiries or the algorithms which support official decision-making, the survival of our digital public records is vital. The National Archives is the archive of UK Government and the courts. You will help our users send their vital digital records to

This role is essential for ensuring reliable digital archiving services that contribute to public trust and meet the needs of a modern digital archive.

The National Archives (TNA) is the official archive of the UK government and one of the world’s leading centres for historical, digital and cultural knowledge. Working at The National Archives means joining a purpose driven organisation where heritage, technology and public service meet. This role

The National Archives is the UK government’s archive. Your decisions protect public trust and access to the record in a digital age—and sit at the heart of our 2025–2030 strategy to renew our technology and become the living digital archive of the state. Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer -

Your decisions protect public trust and access to the record in a digital age – and sit at the heart of our 2025‑2030 strategy to renew our technology and become the living digital archive of the state. The National Archives is the UK government's archive. They enhance our professionals' skills

We are committed to continually improving the diversity of our workforce and therefore encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQI+ community, the trans community, those who are neuro diverse, and those with a disability. You will help shape the future of our digital archiving services

This role offers a combination of onsite and home working, demanding a commitment to travel to the Kew site regularly.

The project will bring together a powerful partnership, including researchers in digital humanities, archives, history, linguistics, and computer science at our HEI partners, the Universities of Glasgow and Manchester, with world-leading archive and digital infrastructure development at The National

As a Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer working in our IT Operations team, you will have the opportunity to support The National Archives in meeting the needs of each of our major audiences and to contribute to exciting and interesting work that puts you at the heart of our IT transformation programm

The National Archives has long history of delivering high quality, ambitious digital services to diverse audiences. Vacancy for Delivery Manager at The National Archives. As a Delivery Manager, within the Digital Archiving department, you will be responsible for the effective delivery of complex, hi