Accountability Profile – Digital Content Officer
Salary: £20,000 per annum
Band: 8
The Royal Armouries is the United Kingdom’s national museum of arms and armour, and
one of the most important museums of its type in the world.
The Public Engagement Department consists of the Interpretation, Marketing &
Communications, Development, Education and events teams. This post sits within the
Interpretation team and will play a key role in delivering digital content as part of the
museum’s creative programme. The projects may be derived from any or all of the
museum’s three sites and the Royal Armouries collections. The post will be based at the
museum’s headquarters in Leeds.
Purpose
 Create and maintain content for the Royal Armouries’ Public Engagement
department’s online and digital platforms.
 Assist the Digital Content Manager in the enrichment of current Public
Engagement projects.
Key Tasks
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Create/manage/update content for the Royal Armouries online platforms and
other interactive digital platforms as appropriate.
Support the Digital Content Manager in the development and production of
Public Engagement digital projects adopting a collegiate and collaborative
approach with colleagues in Collections, Operations and departmental sister
teams as required.
Play an active role in promoting good practice in digital interpretation
throughout the museum.
Ensure all metadata is correctly completed.
Work closely with Marketing and Communications team to help promote online
digital activity to external audiences.
Relationships
 Actively liaise with colleagues across the Royal Armouries to build support for the
digital programme in-house
 To build strong working relationships with all relevant departments
Policies and Procedure
 Comply with equality and access legislation
 Comply with H&S legislation
 Adhere to organisational policies and procedures to protect people and the
museum’s reputation
Personal Responsibilities
 Work flexibly to meet the needs of the team
 Work as part of a team and support colleagues
 Protect the reputation of the museum
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Demonstrate Royal Armouries’ values
Ensure that new content meets the standards set out by the Public Engagement
Department.
Reporting Structure
The post-holder will be a member of the Interpretation team and will be line-managed
by the Digital Content Manager
Hours
This is an 18 month fixed term position with the possibility of further extension, working full
time, 37.5 hours per week, 5 days out of 7. The post-holder must be prepared to work
occasionally at the weekend, Bank Holidays, and evenings as required, given the
nature of the position.
Disclosure
A DBS Disclosure and other security checks will be requested in the event of a
successful application. However, a criminal record would not necessarily be a bar to
employment. Any decision made would depend upon the nature of the position and
the circumstances and background of your offence.
Application
To apply please visit www.latestvacancies.com/royal-armouries/
Closing date for return of completed applications is Monday 19 June 2017.
Interviews
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview on Monday 26 June 2017.
Person Specification
Job Title:
Department:
Digital Content Officer
Public Engagement
E = Essential / D = Desirable for applicants to meet the relevant standard.
Selection Criteria.
CRITERIA
Qualifications
Work & Experience
Skills
Aptitudes
Affiliations
STANDARD
A higher education degree or equivalent
qualification in a relevant subject
Experience of accurate content
management in web based platforms
including WordPress
E/D
E
EVIDENCE
Application/Certificate
E
Application/ Interview
Experience of SEO, Google Analytics and
accessibility good practice
D
Application/ Interview
Experience in digital interpretation and a
thorough understanding of what
constitutes good practice
D
Application/ Interview
Experience of producing or editing
multimedia (images and video)
E
Application/ Interview
Experience of working in a cultural
institution
Strong web writing and editing skills, with
a keen eye for detail
D
Application/ Interview
E
Application/ Interview
An good understanding of websites
including knowledge of HTML, CSS and
Accessibility
D
Application/ Interview
A demonstrably creative approach to
web based digital interpretation
D
Application/ Interview
Multimedia (images and video)
production / editing
E
Application/ Interview
Knowledge of the UK arts, heritage and
museum sector
Highly articulate with well-honed
communication skills
D
Application/ Interview
D
Interview
Ability to think laterally and plan clearly
D
Interview
Ability to deliver an agreed plan
E
Interview
Excellent presentation, verbal and written
communication skills
E
Interview
Ability to manage and prioritise own
workload without regular supervision
Member of professional institute(s)
E
Interview
D
Interview