Digital Storytelling Coordinator

Location: Leeds - Main Campus

Contract type: Ongoing

The interviews are expected to be held on the Wednesday 21^st October

This role will be based on the university campus with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Working in the University of Leeds Cultural Collections & Galleries (CC&G) team, you will create audience focussed digital stories that engage with, and promote, our world-class collections. You will play a pivotal role in the large-scale Digital Library Infrastructure Project, supporting the creation of a new digital storytelling platform. You will also provide key support for implementing and reporting against the CC&G Audience Development Strategy. 

You will work closely with colleagues in CC&G to create efficient workflows which enable digital storytelling of the highest quality. Creating and implementing a content plan for the new digital storytelling platform, you will prioritise engaging our target audiences with our wide-ranging collections.

You will proactively develop and maintain excellent working relationships and partnerships, internally and externally, to support and develop our new storytelling platform, supporting the Libraries’ vision Knowledge for All.

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa 

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year! 
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance 
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls. 
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team. 
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available. 

Visit Your career at University of Leeds Libraries to find out about our values, culture and ambitions.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:  

Laura Beare, Audience Development Manager

Email: l.j.beare@leeds.ac.uk

Further details: Candidate Brief

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