Job purpose 

To curate digital content from the SGSAH PhD community for an online Research Showcase and assist with the creation and promotion of digital content more broadly for SGSAH.

Main duties and responsibilities 

1.  Curate content for SGSAH’s online Research Showcases and online exhibitions (images, audio and text.)

2.  Support efforts to promote new and existing digital resources to attract new audiences and better reach existing audiences.

3.  Liaise with SGSAH team to support Alumni Engagement strategy.

4.  Work closely with the Media and Communication administrator to develop social media content to promote SGSAH in the arts & humanities more widely.

5.  Ensure all digital information is accurate and current, and compliant with copyright legislation.

6.  Liaise regularly with the SGSAH team on content planning.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential:

A1 Skill level equivalent to achievement of Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 5 or 6 (National 5 or 6, Scottish Vocational Qualification level 2 or 3) or equivalent, and experience of personal development in a similar role.

Skills

Essential:

C1 Ability to undertake assigned tasks in a timely manner and to an acceptable standard.

C2 Knowledge of digital research data and digital curation.

C3 Excellent communication skills.

C4 High standard of accuracy in presentation, attention to detail and thoroughness.

C5 Effective planning, organising and prioritising in order to respond to changing pressures or requirements.

C6 Initiative and judgement to resolve problems independently e.g. quality control, managing difficulties in diversity of content.

Desirable:

D1 Ability to use WordPress.com.

D2 Experience of web editing and content development.

D3 Experience transforming new digital objects from the original.

Experience 

Essential:

E1 Experience using initiative and judgement to resolve problems independently.

E2 Ability to communicate clearly, clarifying requirements, responding to colleagues and stakeholders.

E3 Experience of using online resources to reach different communities.

E4 Experience of working independently within a larger team.

Desirable:

F1 Experience of developing a research-focused public facing output.

F2 Understanding relevance of health and safety policies and procedures relative to the role, and the quality standards and outputs required.

Eligibility - This post is open to doctoral researchers in the Arts & Humanities, enrolled at an SGSAH member HEI.

The appointed Digital Curator will report to the Partnerships Manager of SGSAH. We expect the postholder to work largely remotely with occasional in-person meetings and assistance with in-person events if/when relevant.

Application Process - Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview and asked to do a short task in advance. Interviews will be undertaken in March 2025.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 4, £23,581 - £26,038 per annum pro rata.

These posts are part time (5 hours per week) and offered on a fixed term basis.  One post will cover 1 May 2025 to 31 October 2025 and the other from 1 November 2025 to 30 April 2026.

Closing Date: 23 February 2025 at 23:45