Jobs

JOB PURPOSE

The Digital Interpretation Manager is responsible for developing and managing digital interpretation projects for the Trust. Working closely with colleagues they will seize opportunities to create new forms of digital interpretation, at properties and online, connecting with new audiences and deepening access and engagement. They ensure new projects undergo thorough processes for developing and testing to ensure the biggest impact with audiences, technical reliability, and value for money.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Innovation. Lead the development of new digital interpretation projects that connect new audiences with the Trust and the places we care for.

Collaboration. Work in a collaborative and collegiate manner with colleagues across the Trust, recognising the shared responsibility for delivery of digital interpretation projects between different departments and teams.

Quality. Ensure all new products are developed and produced to the highest standards for technical quality. Follow industry-standard processes for planning, developing, producing and post-production evaluation.

Audience and user focus. Ensure all new digital interpretation projects are demonstrably audience and user-focused, and that there they have a meaningful impact on users enabling them to engage with heritage.

Value for money. Ensure all new digital interpretation projects represent value for money for the Trust, managing the investment of Trust and other resources and making sure impact on users can be measured and valued.

Partnerships and fundraising. Work in partnership with external funders, developers, universities, and other agencies to leverage funding, expertise, and other resources where possible.

Major projects. Support NTS colleagues delivering major conservation and engagement projects (e.g the Hill House Project), identifying opportunities for new digital interpretation and providing advice and support in their development and delivery.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

Qualifications and Skills

Essential

The ability to demonstrate creative flair and to put imaginative ideas into practice in terms of digital products.

Understanding of the technical issues involved in website and digital content design and implementation, with experience of working with web developers.

Experience of contributing to, but preferably taking the lead in developing, an effective and responsive online content strategy Experience of identifying different audiences, assessing their needs and responding to how they interact with online products.

Familiarity with data analysis, web analytics and visualisation tools such as Google analytics.

Excellent demonstrable understanding of the wider digital landscape and the heritage sector.

Desirable

Degree or postgraduate qualification in relevant area

An awareness of the current debates in the history, heritage, museums, and cultural sectors

A commitment to making content that is accessible, inclusive, and representative of the full story of Scotland.

Understanding of best practice in digital accessibility

Application Deadline: Sunday 18/08/2024