Senior web manager: Experience of creating copy; content publishing & content management (Umbraco)

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Summary of the work The Policy Profession Unit launched a website last year to host information relevant to developing personal skills of policy makers across government - along with tools and information to improve delivery of policy across the UK. It is registration-only and is regularly updated with news, blogs and new information hubs. Specialist role Communications manager Latest start date Monday 20 March 2023 Who Speclialist Work With There is a small communications team including: head of comms; senior content manager and communications manager. Members of the unit and external contributors contribute content for the site. What Specialists Work On Website management for new registration-only site - Journalistic experience (writing, editing, headlines) - Content publishing/management - specifically experience with the Umbraco platform - Content planning and delivery - Accessibility - Evaluation Skills & Experience • Demonstrate journalistic skills: writing; editing and headlines • Show experience of using content management/publishing systems, preferably Umbraco • Have organisational abilities: maintain filing systems; keep forward look to plan ahead and schedule content • Track and measure web outputs and act on results to ensure continuous improvement. Experience of Google analytics. • Demonstrate creativity with proven ability to maintain and further improve the quality and look of the website; maintain branding, use of images and variety and quality of content • Have experience of implementing accessibility measures to ensure inclusivity • Work as part of a team, to maintain and build new internal and external relationships to help maintain and grow registered users of the website Nice to Haves • #C coding • Additional content deliver skills such as photography and video skills. Experience of making/delivering podcasts • Experience of making/delivering podcasts • General marketing and communication skills and an interest in contributing to other communication projects over and above the website Work Location Two members of the comms team are based at Sanctuary Buildings, Great Smith Street, London. One is based at Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester. We also work remotely part of the time. Working Arrangments Staff are expected to work from the office three days a week. This can be negotiated. We work a 37 hour week. There is flexibility on start and finish time, but it is generally Monday-Friday, 9am-5.15pm Security Clearance Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) No. of Specialists to Evaluate 10 Cultural Fit Criteria • work as a team with our organisation and other suppliers • be transparent and collaborative when making decisions • share knowledge and experience with other team members • be comfortable standing up for their discipline • can work with clients with low technical expertise Assessment Method • Reference • Interview Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 75% Cultural fit 5% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers 1. Is there an incumbent? The post has suddenly been left vacant and we need cover while we recruit for a permanent person 2. What is the expected contract length? Probably 3/4 months depending on the length of the recruitment process 3. Is this opportunity Inside IR35 or Outside IR35? It is covered by IR35 4. Would be happy to proceed with submitting a candidate. Is there a potential for a temp to perm style engagement should the candidate be interested? I'm not sure I understand this question? The role involves building new areas of the live website which would be permanent. If the temp wanted to apply for the role permanently they can do that when the ad goes live. 5. What’s the maximum day rate? We haven't set a maximum. We'll shortlist candidates based on their skills and experience and their costs. 6. Please confirm, is this role inside ir 35? Yes 7. Is this role a content authoring role (requiring journalism skills) or an Umbraco management role (requiring in-depth Umbraco specific system configuration skills). Your requirement suggests the former but the answer to question 4 (building new areas) suggests the latter. It is actually both. The vast majority of content is contributed and needs putting into Government Digital Service accessible style - hence journalistic skills to ensure quality copy. The latter is not overly technical - it will involve uploading content within existing templates in Umbraco and also creating new areas within the site which is straightforward to those with experience.