Digital Preservation and Systems Manager
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list. Likely if it's SOC 2132
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3133 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 25% sure that is the right code. The University of Manchester is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 3133 (Database administrators and web content technicians) · 25% match
- Likely 2132 (IT managers) · 24% match
- Likely 2471 (Librarians) · 20% match
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New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3133 Database administrators and web content technicians Most likely code | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
2132 IT managers Also possible | £38,500 | £44,000 | £49,500 | £55,000 |
2471 Librarians Also possible | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Reporting to the Head of Digital Reach, you will provide technical leadership across digitisation, digital preservation, discovery, metadata interoperability and learning resources. You will work with Library colleagues, IT Services, the University’s cultural institutions and suppliers to ensure that platforms and services are robust, sustainable and aligned with Library priorities.
You will be responsible for:
- Leading the technical transformation of digital collection systems to improve discovery, access and long-term preservation.
- Managing systems, infrastructure and services that support digitisation, preservation and access.
- Providing specialist advice on digitisation, digital preservation, metadata, digital asset management and application support.
- Improving metadata quality, interoperability and integration, and delivering technical projects into operational service.
- Leading supplier relationships and managing and developing a small specialist team.
About You
We encourage applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds and experience.
Essential Criteria
- Strong knowledge of digitisation, metadata standards, digital object management and digital preservation approaches.
- Experience supporting digitised collections, technical projects and applications that manage metadata and digital objects.
- Ability to import and export digital objects and metadata, and to work with legacy formats and systems.
- A logical, service-oriented approach, with excellent problem-solving, communication and technical documentation skills.
- Experience managing a small team or providing day-to-day supervision and support.
- Experience developing, or working with others to develop, front-end interfaces to digital content.
- A relevant honours degree or professional qualification in library, information, computing or digital scholarship; equivalent professional experience is equally valued.
Our benefits include:
- Generous employer pension contribution
- 29 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
- Ride to Work and electric vehicle schemes
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Enquiries About The Role, Shortlisting And Interviews
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Applications close at midnight on the closing date.
Further particulars, including the full person specification, are linked below.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Database administrators and web content technicians (SOC 3133) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~36k in sample- Middle half £32,344–49,400
- Median £38,844
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. The University of Manchester holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3133 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.