Job Description

Salary: \xc2\xa355,147

Closing date: Monday, 28 August 2023

Contract type: Permanent

Wellcome Collection is a free museum and library that aims to challenge how we all think and feel about health. Through exhibitions, collections, live programming, digital, broadcast and publishing, we create opportunities for people to think deeply about the links between science, medicine, life and art.

Wellcome is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships.

We plan to spend \xc2\xa316bn over the next ten years, funding new discoveries in life, health and wellbeing, and taking on three global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease and climate.

These challenges need the bold science we support, but they won\xe2\x80\x99t be solved by science alone.

We are looking for a Digital Content Manager to join our team.

Where in Wellcome will I be working?

As a Digital Content Manager you will be leading the Digital Content team and working closely with colleagues across Wellcome Collection. You will report to the Head, Curatorial, working alongside the Curatorial team in the Curatorial and Public Practice Department in Wellcome Collection.

What will I be doing?

You will devise, manage and be responsible for the curatorial and commissioning approach of Wellcome Collection\xe2\x80\x99s Digital Content strategy. You will produce meaningful interactions with our online audiences that contributes to our vision of a world where everyone\xe2\x80\x99s experience of health matters.

In practice this means that you will need to:

Be responsible for devising a curatorial and commissioning approach for digital content that is audience focused and builds on our collections as well as public facing activities.

Manage the Digital Content team and oversee the production and promotion of timely, relevant content related to public programmes, collections, and key themes. including commissioning new stories to reach and engage with an online audience.

Work with colleagues across Wellcome to support the development of new product features, ensuring that content strategy is a key part of product development.

Build relationships with external contributors to gain an understanding of the landscape outside of Wellcome Collection and how this influences our work and increases the impact of our content, including but not limited to the syndication of content, and creative/artistic uses of collections material.

Is this job for me?

We are looking for someone who is highly motivated and passionate about the importance of engaging online audiences. You will ensure that our digital content is welcoming, engaging and accessible to everyone, in particular d/Deaf, disabled and neuro-divergent people.

We are looking for somebody who:

Has experience managing a Digital Content team, with a track record of producing high quality online content.

Has experience writing, editing and commissioning content for a diverse range of audiences.

Has a demonstrable track record of making and explaining sound editorial decisions.

Has excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture across the organisation, working across departments.

To apply please upload your current CV and complete our short application.

Interview dates: Mid-September

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Our Hybrid Way of Working

We understand that our colleagues have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to build a flexible working environment, in which people can perform at their best We are currently working 2 days per week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) from our Euston Road offices (as part of our hybrid Ways of Working) with the remaining 3 days from home.

In 2023, Wellcome Collection will be developing a new strategy, making this an exciting time to join our team and be part of a changing cultural sector which is finding new ways of delivering its work, engaging people, and placing a greater focus on social impact and change.

Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do

. We are committed to cultivating a fair and inclusive environment, where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. Please visit our for more information on adjustments and accessibility, or contact us at .

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