Digitisation Capturer Apprentice
MAX COMMUNICATIONS LTD
London (SE18 6SW)
Closes in 22 days (Thursday 18 September 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 27 August 2025
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Summary
This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for individuals with an interest in archives, heritage, or digital preservation. Based within our Image Capture Team, Digitisation Officers are responsible for photographing fragile historical documents, such as bound volumes, maps, and loose-leaf records, using overhead DSLR cameras.
- Wage
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£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
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£288.46 a week, £7.69 an hour
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 22 September 2025
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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2
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Digitise archival material using overhead DSLR cameras and specialist equipment
- Handle fragile documents with care, following preservation guidelines
- Perform quality checks on captured images to ensure they meet required standards
- Follow detailed project workflows and data input procedures
- Maintain a clean and organised workstation
- Flag any issues or inconsistencies with materials or equipment to team leads
Where you'll work
2 Gunnery Terrace, Cornwallis Road
Cornwallis Road
London
SE18 6SW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LONDON SOUTH EAST COLLEGES
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
- Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
- Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
- Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
- Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
- Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
- Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
- Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.
Training schedule
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On programme Training:
- Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard
- Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English
- Institute of Apprenticeship Certificate
End-Point Assessment (EPA):
- Knowledge test
- Skills test
- Oral questioning - underpinned by portfolio
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for individuals with an interest in archives, heritage, or digital preservation. As a Digitisation Capturer, you will join our friendly and dedicated Image Capture Team, working at our Woolwich Head Office to support ongoing digitisation projects. You will be tasked with capturing high-quality digital images of historical and archival materials, including bound volumes, loose-leaf documents, maps, and other fragile items, using overhead DSLR cameras. These materials can be delicate and unique, so careful handling and attention to detail are essential. Full training will be provided on the equipment, workflows, and document handling procedures. This role is ideal for those who take pride in precision, enjoy focused and repetitive tasks, and are motivated by contributing to the preservation of cultural heritage.
About this employer
Max Communications is a digitisation specialist with over 24 years of experience. We have an extensive and growing client list including some of the world's most prestigious galleries, museums and media organisations. Our proven expertise has led us to be a trusted name in the industry. As a Royal Warrant holder, we insist on the highest standards of professionalism and integrity, both in terms of our services and also our internal policies and procedures. Digitisation is a vital process for organisations looking to preserve or widen access to their collections. We handle a variety of historically and culturally valuable items, including books, manuscripts, archival documents, maps, negatives and glass plates. Images are captured predominantly using DSLR cameras and processed to client specifications, then undergo thorough quality assurance checks before being delivered to the client. We are also specialists in the digitisation of audiovisual material, ranging from tape-based formats such as Betacam, VHS and U-matic to audio reels and film. Our audiovisual expertise includes both capture and post-processing. We place great emphasis on personal and professional development for all staff, including internal career progression opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates wishing to join a friendly, high-profile company in an environment where hard work and attention to detail are rewarded.
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Company benefits
Full training is provided.
After this apprenticeship
- To be discussed during the apprenitceship
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LONDON SOUTH EAST COLLEGES
Evelyn Nartey
evelyn.nartey@lsec.ac.uk
02039544152
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000336527.
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Closes in 22 days (Thursday 18 September 2025 at 11:59pm)
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