The DPC seeks to fill vacancies for two senior staff that lead the delivery and development of strategic objectives in the areas of Workforce Development and in Good Practice. These two senior posts have a well-defined mandate to deliver a range of outcomes set by our members and described in our strategic plan, but with autonomy to define how those outcomes should be met.  On a day-to-day basis they lead a range of established projects and initiatives, but they have freedom to adapt them to address and anticipate the changing needs of our members.  The roles also have a wide remit within the global digital preservation community, and they use the DPC’s mandate to initiate and convene dialogue and to representing the DPC’s members at the leading edge of their respective areas. Applications should be submitted by email to william.kilbride_AT_dpconline.org not later than 12 noon (BST) on Monday 28th April 2025. Applications should consist of a short cover letter explaining how the candidates’ skills match the person description, and an application form in line with the person specification. Full CVs illustrating relevant experience and qualifications are welcome but will not be used for shortlisting. We are aware that some applicants may wish to be considered for both roles. They should submit separate applications for each. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by Tuesday 13th May and required to present themselves for interviews which are scheduled to take place online in the week commencing 19th May as follows: Head of Workforce Development - Interviews on Monday 19th May 2025 Head of Good Practice - Interviews on Friday 23rd May 2025 Candidates will be asked to undertake an exercise in preparation for the interview. Depending on the size of the field, a second stage interview may be required. Consistent with our values, the DPC is committed to encouraging and enabling inclusion and diversity within the digital preservation community. All reasonable steps will be taken to ensure interviews are accessible for applicants in accordance with their individual needs. Shortlisted candidates will also be asked to demonstrate their suitability for employment in accordance with relevant laws on immigration and to disclose any unspent criminal convictions. We actively encourage applications from candidates with unusual qualifications or CVs. Consequently, we encourage applications even where there is doubt over whether experience, skills, knowledge or qualifications are sufficient. In this way the recruitment panel will be empowered to determine if criteria are met. For an informal and confidential discussion about these vacancies please email Jenny.Mitcham_AT_dpconline.org or William.Kilbride_AT_dpconline.org Download the Job Descriptions Download the Application Form for the Head of Good Practice Download the Application Form for the Head of Workforce Development