Digital Heritage Specialist at 70%
- 15 October 2026
- 70%
- Permanent position
- Genève
About the job
The Library of Geneva (BGE) is a service of the Department of Culture and Digital Transition. Founded in the 16th century, it holds the most important heritage collection in French-speaking Switzerland (manuscripts, printed materials and audiovisual documents). Equipped with internationally renowned reference collections, it develops digital projects for the management, preservation and provision of its heritage holdings. To strengthen its team and support the evolution of its activities in the digital field, the service is looking for a
Digital Heritage Specialist at 70%
Your mission and responsibilities
- Lead the implementation of the Library's digital strategy within the special collections unit in coordination with all stakeholders.
- Coordinate the operational deployment of the digital strategy and the activities of the Library's digital steering group, notably by analysing the needs of professional users, proposing suitable solutions and implementing the data processing chains necessary for the treatment, preservation and provision of materials.
- Ensure the functional administration of the information systems and business applications of the unit for the management, long-term archiving and provision of special collections.
- Define and lead data governance within the special collections unit in coordination with all stakeholders (user needs, technical requirements, etc.).
Your profile
- Hold a university Master’s degree in information sciences or equivalent training, ideally complemented by a specialisation in digital humanities.
- Demonstrate proven professional experience of 5 to 7 years in a similar role.
- Have confirmed experience in managing business applications, ideally in the archives, libraries, media libraries, museums sector or within another cultural institution.
- Possess strong skills in managing and coordinating institutional projects, particularly in the digital domain.
- Have good knowledge of professional standards and norms: ISAD(G), EAD, Dublin Core, METS, IIIF, OAIS, CIDOC CRM, PREMIS or other standards related to collection management, audiovisual preservation or digital archiving.
- Have good knowledge of the Python programming language.
- Have a good understanding of issues related to data interoperability, digital archiving, the preservation of audiovisual media and heritage valorisation.
- Possess excellent teaching, analytical and communication skills on specialised subjects.
Conditions and application procedure
Application deadline: 05.11.2026
Start date: to be agreed
Job classification: Class K of the salary scale
Application file
The application file must contain the following elements: cover letter; detailed curriculum vitae or, failing that, completed "Job Application" form (to download from our website); copies of diplomas and work certificates; recent photo (passport format).
In its commitment to combat unemployment, the city encourages applications from the Cantonal Employment Office.
Application follow-up
In the City of Geneva, the recruitment process is decentralised. This means that each service or department is responsible for following up applications for the positions it offers. An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent to candidates.
Employment conditions
Employees of the City of Geneva must reside within the authorised residential area and hold a valid work permit or authorisation..
More information on the working conditions of the City of Geneva: https://www.geneve.ch/emploi
- Lead the implementation of the Library's digital strategy within the special collections unit in coordination with all stakeholders.
- Coordinate the operational deployment of the digital strategy and the activities of the Library's digital steering group, notably by analysing the needs of professional users, proposing suitable solutions and implementing the data processing chains necessary for the treatment, preservation and provision of materials.
- Ensure the functional administration of the information systems and business applications of the unit for the management, long-term archiving and provision of special collections.
- Define and lead data governance within the special collections unit in coordination with all stakeholders (user needs, technical requirements, etc.).
Your profile
- Hold a university Master’s degree in information sciences or equivalent training, ideally complemented by a specialisation in digital humanities.
- Demonstrate proven professional experience of 5 to 7 years in a similar role.
- Have confirmed experience in managing business applications, ideally in the archives, libraries, media libraries, museums sector or within another cultural institution.
- Possess strong skills in managing and coordinating institutional projects, particularly in the digital domain.
- Have good knowledge of professional standards and norms: ISAD(G), EAD, Dublin Core, METS, IIIF, OAIS, CIDOC CRM, PREMIS or other standards related to collection management, audiovisual preservation or digital archiving.
- Have good knowledge of the Python programming language.
- Have a good understanding of issues related to data interoperability, digital archiving, the preservation of audiovisual media and heritage valorisation.
- Possess excellent teaching, analytical and communication skills on specialised subjects.
Conditions and application procedure
Application deadline: 05.11.2026
Start date: to be agreed
Job classification: Class K of the salary scale
Application file
The application file must contain the following elements: cover letter; detailed curriculum vitae or, failing that, completed "Job Application" form (to download from our website); copies of diplomas and work certificates; recent photo (passport format).
In its commitment to combat unemployment, the city encourages applications from the Cantonal Employment Office.
Application follow-up
In the City of Geneva, the recruitment process is decentralised. This means that each service or department is responsible for following up applications for the positions it offers. An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent to candidates.
Employment conditions
Employees of the City of Geneva must reside within the authorised residential area and hold a valid work permit or authorisation..
More information on the working conditions of the City of Geneva: https://www.geneve.ch/emploi
