Global Digital Manager (Resource Hub)

Sense International has a exciting opportunity for someone to join our Programmes team as our Global Digital Manager. This is a part-time position working 3 days per week, working flexibly between home and our office in King’s Cross, London. This role is a fixed term position until 31/07/2026.

This role will be responsible for coordinating and driving forward the Sense International Global Digital Resource Hub, part of a critical global education programme for children and young people with deafblindness being delivered across eight countries.

The Global Resource Hub will contribute towards our core education work by acting as a practical tool and platform to break down barriers and improve educational opportunities for children young people with deafblindness.

Our ambition is to have over 100 resources on the Hub in the next three years and with changing content that can adapt and move with the needs of the people we support.

The successful candidate will be developing a new section on the Hub which will be developed specifically for people with deafblindness, with links and information to accessible media, books, information, and existing technology in the different countries we operate in.

Key responsibilities

• Work with Sense International country teams to identify, create and curate a dynamic library of sector leading accessible resources and content for the Global Resource Hub. It will need to be in languages relevant to the countries we work in as well as in a variety of accessible formats (audio and video, pictorial, braille, large print, and child-friendly) and topics (ranging from education to inclusive sport and wellbeing, mental health, etc). 
• Author and edit website content in line with the content plan and Sense International’s tone of voice and upload to our Content Management System (CMS)
• Ensure content is accessible, audience-appropriate, good quality, timely and is being regularly updated on the hub.
• Follow, implement, share and deliver support on accessibility, data protection and safeguarding best practice following Sense International’s guidelines. 
• Use analytics packages effectively to measure success, report on and update content in line with our project and organisational Key Performance Indicators
• Coordinate regular meetings and liaise with teams to update on plans, progress and key deliverables and produce progress updates for donors.
• Commission and liaise with external consultants and teams in the countries in which we operate to research and scope new local resources, information and technology and lead on any actions that need to be taken with regards to the Global Resource Hub based on the results of the research and scoping.

Key skills and experience required:

• Coordination of high quality, user-centred digital content for websites
• Excellent copywriting skills with  meticulous attention to detail
• Experience of using a Content Management System (CMS)
• Curating content to fit the needs of specific audiences
• Understanding of accessibility needs for different audiences, particularly people with visual and hearing impairments. 
• Excellent general understanding of digital channels and technologies
• Understanding of data protection (GDPR) and copyright legislation. 
• Understanding of digital analytics and analysis of reports
• Fluency in English (other languages highly desirable)
• Excellent communication skills 
• Strong interpersonal skills 
• Ability to manage and prioritise own workload
• Ability to manage and deliver projects on time and to schedule
• Excellent organisational skills

A full role profile and person specification can be found attached to this advert.

About Sense International

Sense International is the only international charity dedicated to supporting people with deafblindness and their families around the world. 

We operate in Bangladesh, India, Kenya, Nepal, Peru, Romania, Tanzania and Uganda.

Our vision is to ensure that no-one is left behind.  Our work focuses on ensuring that people with deafblindness are able to access education, healthcare and work, so that they can thrive and live life to their full potential. We are a small charity that has a huge impact because of the way we work.  We work directly with local people and local organisations so that our support is sustainable and has a life changing impact.

Our strategy is focussed on removing barriers so that people with deafblindness are fully included; improving understanding of deafblindness through sharing skills and information; and ensuring the voices of people with deafblindness are heard and their rights are realised.  We receive funding from government, trusts, foundations and individuals.

Working at Sense and Sense International can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

To apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly.  We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 415 6735 or recruitment@sense.org.uk

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit:  https://www.sense.org.uk/jobs/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-recruitment/

Closing Date

20/11/2023

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