Cataloguing and Rights Officer

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Cataloguing and Rights Officer to join the Sounds of the Midlands development phase project team.

Led by the University of Leicester and funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Sounds of the Midlands is a multi-partner initiative to digitally preserve and transform access to at-risk audio heritage collections across the English Midlands.

Working collaboratively with project partners, you will support the development of processes and workflows to inform a future delivery phase funding application. You will undertake cataloguing and rights clearance activities that enhance the discovery of, and access to, sound recordings held across the region.

The post is available on a fixed-term basis for twelve months owing to external funding, with potential for extension subject to further funding.

You will have experience of cataloguing in a library, archive, or museum environment and a strong interest in sound archives. You will have a good working knowledge of copyright and data protection, which you will be able to apply to sound recordings. A team player, you will have excellent communication skills and the ability to build close working relationships with project partners.

Informal enquiries can be sent to Dr Simon Dixon, Head of Archives and Special Collections by emailing  and Steve Williams @ st

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Full-time, fixed term contract till 30 August 2028, possibility of extension based on funding approval

• competitive salary package
• excellent pension scheme
• a generous annual leave allowance
• opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment