Digital Interpretation and Collections Officer FTC

Job Description

Digital Interpretation and Collections Officer (FTC)Hyde Park, London (with travel to all parks)About UsAs the Royal Parks charity, we protect and conserve over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are: Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St Jamess Park, The RegentsPark and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other public spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with 77 million visits every year.We are currently seeking a Digital Interpretation and Collections Officer to join us for a 12 month fixed term contract, on a full-time basis working 36 hours per week, including agile and hybrid options.The Benefits- Salary of £30,000 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience- 26 days annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years service- Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)- Hybrid/agile working options- Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan- Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders- Learning and development opportunities- Cycle to work scheme- Offices in a beautiful locationThis is a brilliant opportunity for a content professional with experience of producing interpretation or digital content to join our prestigious organisation.If you thrive in a role where you can let your creativity flourish, this is an incredible chance to push the envelope and showcase your innovative approaches to content production.Your evolution and transformation of archival material means your work will revolutionise how people interact with our Parks, helping visitors to deeply engage with their abundant history.So, if the opportunity to find your place in the rich tapestry of our Parks history sounds appealing, apply today!The RoleAs Digital Interpretation and Collections Officer, you will oversee the creation of innovative digital interpretation and online collections, as well as supporting physical interpretation and wayfinding projects across The Royal Parks. Researching the history and biodiversity of The Royal Parks, you will develop accessible and inclusive digital content such as audio tours, augmented reality, digital exhibitions and videos.Improving our visitor experience, you will enhance our physical and digital wayfinding features, allowing visitors to plan their trips and engage with interactive maps and tours.Additionally, you will:- Produce interpretive content for our website and social media- Deliver interpretive content for our Greenwich Park Revealed project- Acquire, collate and digitise existing and new archive material - Conduct a feasibility study for a publicly accessible online archiveAbout YouTo be considered as a Digital Interpretation and Collections Officer, you will need:- Experience writing text or interpretation content for heritage and/or cultural organisations- Demonstrable research experience using multiple sources- Knowledge of best practice for handling, documenting and digitising archival material- The ability to extract key themes or facts from large sources to produce engaging stories- The ability to adapt tone and content to suit different audiences, including children- The ability to use online asset management systems- Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skillsIdeally, you will have experience of producing a range of content in digital formats including animation, video and audio. Experience of digitising archival material to museum standards and managing online collection management systems would be equally advantageous.Other organisations might call this role Interactive Digital Content Producer, Digital Collections Producer, Digital Archives Producer, Content Creator, Digital Content Creator, Content Developer, Content Executive, or Digital Archivist.The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the betterour work will be.So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Digital Interpretation and Collections Officer, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.