Find your magic with us
Connecting people to their family stories is special. We're proud to deliver these magic moments. Through technology, data and insights, we bring people closer to their past, to benefit their future.
We’re a fast-growing team of smart people, on a mission to help millions. Solve meaningful, complex problems and be a part of something magical. Enjoy the agility of a scale-up with the security of real financial backing, in a place where every story matters.
Why join our team?
Findmypast has been collaborating with the British Library since 2010 to digitise their extensive newspaper collection. This project spans across various work streams and locations. As part of this initiative, we're looking for individuals to join us at the British Library building in Boston Spa, West Yorkshire.
This role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to a digitisation project within a public sector environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong work ethic, a proactive 'can do' attitude, and demonstrate excellent communication skills along with meticulous attention to detail. Collaboration is key, so being a team player is essential. Additionally, the ability to quickly adapt to new software and handle multiple tasks simultaneously is crucial.
If you have an interest in working with rare materials and are eager to gain practical experience in digitisation, then this role could be an excellent fit for you.
Please note that this role would require getting yourself to the British Library in Boston Spa and working 4pm – 10 pm Monday to Friday.
The appointment of a successful candidate is subject to passing an enhanced background check.
You won’t find any bureaucracy here, but you will find:
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If you said yes to these, and this all sounds appealing, then get in touch. This could be the start of something special.
What to expect next:
Our interview process is fast and goes like this:
We don’t want our approach to hold anyone back, so if we need to tweak this for you, please just ask. Plus we’d love to know your pronouns so please let us know when you apply.
We want Findmypast to be the best company for all our diverse employees and customers. If you’d like a deeper understanding of our commitment to diversity, check out our careers page.
To apply for this role, please follow our online application process and submit a CV and cover letter.
Benefits
We're passionate about making FMP a great place to work and setting people up to succeed. Benefits include:
We are an equal opportunity employer and want Findmypast to be the best company for all our diverse employees and customers. We encourage applications from everyone and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability status or any other protected characteristics. If you’d like a deeper understanding of our commitment to diversity, check out our careers page. Should you require adjustments to be made to the recruitment process, please let us know and if you’d like to share your pronouns then please do!
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Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early once we have received suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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