Digital Champion (CILIP Government Information Group)
Closing Date: 14 July 2023
Location: Online / pan-UK
Salary: Please note that this is a voluntary position, and there is no remuneration related to the posts. Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
Job Description
CILIP Government Information Group (GIG) needs you!
GIG is recruiting for a new member to revitalise our committee. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape how CILIP GIG works to serve the needs of our sector and interest groups. Being a member of a CILIP committee is a great way to develop skills - from event organisation to web editing - and to grow your professional network. We meet up to 4 times a year. Committee meetings are held online, currently using Zoom.
We currently have a vacancy for the following role: Digital Champion
Purpose of role: To develop and maintain the Network’s web presence and to provide our email news bulletins.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the Networks web presence using the CILIP content management system
- Produce new content and write it in an interesting, appealing, and suitable manner appropriate for the web and other digital media.
- Ensure the content of the Network’s website is accurate and up-to-date.
- Keep up to date with training materials provided by CILIP via the CILIP Champions group/ongoing training webinars/digital clinics.
- Liaise with committee members regarding the development of web content.
- Attend committee meetings and training.
Time Commitment
It is anticipated that you attend all committee meetings (up to 4 per year - currently held virtually)
It is expected that you attend the Annual General Meeting.
The amount of time this role takes up will vary. It may be 2-3 hours per month but other times it may be more, for example when the CILIP web platform changes.
Knowledge Experience and Attributes
The Digital Champion will have the following knowledge, experience and attributes:
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Knowledge, Experience, Attributes
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Description
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Essential or Desirable
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Knowledge of library or information profession
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Up to date understanding of the issues facing library or information professionals.
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Desirable
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CPD
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Evidence of ongoing CPD
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Desirable
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ICT skills
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Evidence of ICT skills
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Essential
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Web editing
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Evidence of website editing, including a basic understanding of HTML, the ability to use HTML code for our pages and website construction.
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Desirable
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Web accessibility
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Knowledge of web accessibility and usability issues
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Desirable
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Attention to detail
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A good eye for detail, with excellent spelling, grammar and punctuation skills
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Essential
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Communication and interpersonal skills
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Evidence of good communication and interpersonal skills
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Essential
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Confident working independently
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Evidence of independent working
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Essential
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Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
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Evidence of keeping to deadlines
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Essential
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How to apply
Submit a short statement outlining your experience and suitability for this role (Max 250 words) to CILIP GIG secretary (secretary.gig@cilip.org.uk). Closing date for applications is noon on Friday 14 July 2023. Early applications are welcomed as we hope to fill this key role as soon as possible.
CILIP is committed to championing diversity, inclusion and representation. We particularly welcome applications from people from ethnically diverse backgrounds, candidates who identify as LGBTQ+, people with experience of disability and those who are neurodiverse, who have historically been under-represented on our committees.
May 2023