With apologies for cross-posting. Sent on behalf of Dr Matthew Stiff, NMRC.

List members may be interested in the following job opportunities within the
Data Services Unit at the National Monuments Record. Training will be
provided for both posts. Please feel free to get in contact if you would
like more information.

Matthew

Dr Matthew Stiff
Data Services Unit Manager
National Monuments Record Centre
Kemble Drive
Swindon
SN2 2GZ

(t):   01793 414727
(f):   01793 414770
(m): 07939 151510
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DATA STANDARDS SUPERVISOR
HERITAGE DATA MANAGEMENT, SWINDON
Temporary Appointment for 6 months

Ref: J/025/02

Close Date: Friday 2nd August 2002       
Salary: £19,000-£20,000 p.a. pro rata
Interview Date:  To be advised

As a key part of the English Heritage Data Services Unit team, you will
participate in European project work and provide advice on the creation and
implementation of standards to internal and external contacts, contribute to
metadata initiatives and also focus on reference data and thesaurus
management. You will have a proven interest in, and aptitude for, all
aspects of data standards and terminology control, and a good understanding
of reference data and thesauri.

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DATA STANDARDS OFFICER
HERITAGE DATA MANAGEMENT, SWINDON
Temporary Appointment for 6 months

Ref: J/026/02

Close Date: Friday 2nd August 2002            
Salary: £13,792-£16,000 p.a. pro rata       	
Interview Date:  To be advised

Supporting the work of the Supervisors in the standards team of the Data
Services Unit, you will focus on the research and compilation of a metadata
registry for heritage datasets within English Heritage, data quality work
and researching terminology for inclusion in thesauri and relevant control
mechanisms. You will also make a valuable contribution to raising awareness
and the provision of information to internal and external contacts.

With a proven interest in all aspects of data standards and an awareness of
their application, reference data and thesauri, you will have experience of
relevant information systems and providing specialist advice.

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For both posts you will possess a good honours degree, post-graduate
qualification in a relevant discipline or at least three years' experience
in a relevant field and a working knowledge of information technology
systems. A full driving licence is essential as some travel will be
required. Training will be provided representing a good opportunity for
applicants interested in gaining experience of work in cultural information
standards. These posts are based at the national Monuments Record Centre in
Swindon and are temporary contracts fro six months. 

For an application form and further details, please send an a4 sized
self-addressed envelope (no stamp) quoting the appropriate reference number,
to Rebecca Pike, Human Resources, National Monuments Record Centre, Kemble
Drive, Swindon, SN2 2GZ.  Tel 01793 414616.