Researcher Work, Jobs in Wetherby, Wyk (with Salaries)

Digitisation Operative (Day Shift)
DC Thomson —Boston Spa
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Quality control
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Researcher, Emmerdale - 12 month FTC
ITV —Leeds
- £34,450 - £44,990 a year
- Full-time
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
8d
Lab Assistant
Labcorp —Harrogate
- Full-time
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- Continuous improvement
3d
Laboratory Technician - Dose Formulation
Labcorp —Harrogate
- Weekend availability
- Quality control
Research Associate 'Watts Right' Project
University of York —University of York
- £37,694 - £42,254 a year
- Part-time
- Doctoral degree
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree
8d
Patient-Public Involvement and Engagement Manager
University of York —University of York
- £46,049 - £56,535 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
Study Analyst - Dose Analysis
Labcorp —Harrogate
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Computer skills
9d
Health Services Research Fellow
York St John University —York
- £9,764 - £11,993 a year
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- University
9d
Archive Officer
Labcorp —Harrogate
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
4d
Executive Search - Senior Researcher
Gatenby Sanderson Ltd —Leeds
- £37,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Mentoring
- Leadership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Work from home
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Dentist Profile and Research Executive
Space Dental —Wakefield
- From £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Research
- In-person
- Free parking
- Store discount
Quick apply
2d
Centre Coordinator
University of York —University of York
- £32,080 - £36,636 a year
- Full-time
- Databases
- Administrative experience
- IT
NIHR Undergraduate Intern x 3 (Fixed term to 31/03/27)
Leeds Beckett University —Leeds
- £13.45 an hour
- Part-time
- Research
- University
- Internship
- Annual leave
Legal Researcher, Legal Team, Judicial College
Ministry of Justice —Leeds
- £20,001 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
11d
Trainee Animal Care Technician - Metabolism - 12 month fixed term contract
Labcorp —Harrogate
- Overtime
6d
Technical Team Manager
University of York —University of York
- £37,694 - £46,049 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
9d
Research Associate / Research Fellow (human-animal interaction)
University of York —University of York
- £37,694 - £47,389 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Experience working with children
- Leadership
11d
Technical Manager (INTERIORS Facility)
University of York —University of York
- £37,694 - £46,049 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Laboratory experience
- University
2d
Public Programme Developer
Science Museum Group —Bradford
- £29,400 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
10d
Embedded Talent Partner
Strativ Group —Leeds
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Recruiting

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Digitisation Operative (Day Shift)

DC Thomson -
Boston Spa

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Job details

Full-time

Qualifications

Microsoft Outlook
Computer literacy
Microsoft Office Suite
Digitisation
Quality assurance
Quality control
B2B
Metadata

Full job description

Job Title: Digitisation Operative (Day Shift)
Shift Pattern: 0830 - 1600
Location: Boston Spa, UK

Findmypast, part of the DC Thomson media and publishing company, is recruiting for a Digitisation Operative to join our team in Boston Spa.

The Digitisation Operative contributes directly to the delivery of high-volume digitisation programmes, converting physical archive materials into high-quality digital assets that enable product development, partner value, and long-term content monetisation. The successful candidate will support scalable content production in an environment where accuracy, consistency, and throughput directly impact commercial performance and partner confidence.

Findmypast is a family history company with a mission to empower people to discover and share their family stories. With billions of historical records and a passionate community, we’re building tools that make research easier, more rewarding, and more engaging for both hobbyists and experienced researchers across B2C and B2B products.

The Digitisation Operative will operate across a portfolio of digitisation workstreams on a day-to-day basis. They will combine hands-on technical execution with quality control and process discipline to ensure materials are captured, preserved, and made usable for downstream products. The successful candidate will support the organisation’s ability to respond to increasing demand for digital access to historical collections while maintaining the standards required for long-term preservation and customer trust.

Key responsibilities include:

Preparing, handling, and digitising archive materials in line with defined standards, ensuring preservation, accuracy, and efficiency
Operating digitisation equipment and associated systems in line with defined procedures, ensuring equipment is used safely, effectively, and issues are reported promptly where required
Delivering digitisation output in line with production targets, supporting overall studio throughput and delivery timelines
Ensuring all images and metadata meet defined quality standards, supporting usability and downstream commercial value
Conducting quality assurance checks in line with established guidelines, identifying and correcting errors where required
Maintaining compliance with health, safety, security, and partner-specific handling requirements
Maintaining an organised, safe, and efficient working environment that supports consistent delivery

Requirements

Skills:

Proficient with Microsoft Suite (ie Outlook, Excel, etc)
Perform operational tasks, following procedures to deliver consistent output and resolve routine issues
Comfortable applying data standards to ensure accuracy, completeness, and usability of digitised content and metadata
Executes quality checks against defined criteria and identifies defects
Identifies straightforward improvements and contributes to enhanced efficiency
Able to work effectively with colleagues, contributing to team-based delivery
Provides informal support and shares knowledge with peers when required

Experience:

Essential

Experience working to deadlines or targets in structured environments
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow defined processes
Basic IT literacy with willingness to learn new systems and tools
Ability to maintain accuracy during repetitive or high-volume tasks

Desirable

Interest in archives, history, or digitisation
Exposure to image handling, metadata, or structured file naming

Behaviours that will help this role succeed:
Being More Curious

Seeks to understand processes fully and asks questions to improve accuracy and efficiency
Actively builds knowledge of tools, systems, and digitisation methods

Experiment with Purpose

Suggests practical improvements and applies feedback to enhance quality and output
Tests small changes within defined processes to improve efficiency

Owning the Outcomes

Takes responsibility for meeting targets and maintaining high standards in own work
Remains focused and consistent, even during repetitive or high-volume tasks

Being More Collaborative

Works effectively with colleagues to maintain consistent standards and delivery
Shares knowledge and supports others to strengthen overall team performance

Please note, the successful candidate will need to undergo a basic background check.

To apply for this role, please follow our online application process and submit a CV and cover letter.

Closing date for applications: 25th August 2026 at 12noon

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