We are looking for a dynamic individual to develop, embed and expand our newly developed digital strategy and action plan within the operations of Wakefield Museums and Castles. The role will see you taking the lead on implementing a new strategy and action plan across the team and integrating digital into the ethos of the service.
We are looking for an individual who has proven experience in managing, producing, organising, delivering and evaluating digital engagement content. The role will require you to research and create new and innovative ways of increasing access and engagement opportunities, which showcase our sites and collections. This role is essential to our vision of providing a representative, accessible and community-driven museum service, which engages and connects people of all ages with the varied and fascinating heritage of the Wakefield district
As a part the role we would like an individual who can:
• manage the day-to-day delivery of our Digital Action Plan, whilst thinking strategically about future plans and development;
• motivate people to playfully explore our collections and sites, and use them as a source of inspiration for creativity and learning;
• encourage inter-generational activity, user-generated content, and active engagement;
• evaluate analytics to diversify audiences through targeted campaigns and activity;
• motivate & support colleagues to tell stories and provide information in digital formats;
• increase accessibility and inclusivity by providing a flexible digital experience for those unable or unwilling to visit our sites in person;
• bring experience of creating online content for a varying audiences;
• bring experience of managing, co-ordinating and supporting others e.g. colleagues and volunteers;
• play a key role in building relationships with partners and stakeholders, internally and externally, to support the development and delivery of digital within the team.
Wakefield Museums & Castles
Wakefield Museums & Castles is a fully accredited museum service, responsible for managing three museums, situated across the district in Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford, and two designated Ancient Monuments, Pontefract and Sandal castles. We have recently established Museum Hubs in Featherstone and South Elmsall to reach out to more people in our communities.
We hold around 111,000 objects that document the human, social and cultural history of the Wakefield district from the distant past to the present day. This includes the social history collection, consisting of community, domestic, personal and working life objects.
For more information about our collections, sites and programming see:
https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/museums-and-castles
http://wakefieldmuseumsandlibraries.blogspot.com/
The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.
The closing date for applications is Friday 12th December 2021 (Midnight)
Interviews will be held January 2022
Should you wish to discuss this post contact Louise Bragan lbragan@wakefield.gov.uk
Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.
The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Application Form and to provide any criminal conviction information. Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe.
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