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Description Full Time, Permanent The British Library is seeking a new Curator, Popular Music Recordings. This is a high-profile and demanding post as custodian and advocate of the national collection of popular music recordings. You will need to manage the collection, and to develop the collection by the acquisition of new and historic content, published and unpublished, analogue and digital. You will possess an in-depth knowledge of the workings of the music industry and an expert knowledge of popular music in all its forms, from the birth of recorded sound to the present day. Our analogue and digital holdings include music hall and vaudeville, blues, all forms of jazz, pre-WWII popular vocalists, US big band and swing, UK dance bands, rock 'n' roll, soul, reggae, pop, rock, hip-hop and many other genres. A key responsibility is the monitoring and supervision of our automated Digital Audio Collection and Manual Submission Portal ingest systems for digital products. These systems allow the Library to acquire born-digital new releases directly from producers and aggregators and process them into permanent storage and catalogue systems. The Curator is the public face of the popular music collections, promoting and interpreting the collections through blogs and social media, and through print and broadcast media, and public appearances. You will need to engage effectively with both academic and general users and to answer a wide range of queries promptly and knowledgeably. A working understanding of UK copyright law will be necessary. Over the next two years, you will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the Library's planned major exhibition on black British music. A first degree-level qualification in a discipline of central relevance for the collections is a minimum requirement, as is a proven research interest in and understanding of the collection discipline, exemplified by a personal area of expertise relevant to the collection underpinned by a record of publication. We actively and warmly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, and candidates with a disability, as they are currently under-represented within the curatorial team. Diversity and inclusion is one of our key values and we are committed to ensuring we provide a work environment where everyone can thrive. As one of the world's great libraries, our duty is to preserve the nation's intellectual memory for the future and make it available to all for research, inspiration and enjoyment. At present we have well over 170 million items, in most known languages, with three million new items added every year. We have manuscripts, maps, newspapers, magazines, prints and drawings, music scores, and patents. We make our collections and programmes available toall. We operate the world's largest document delivery service providing millions of items a year to customers all over the world. What matters to us is that we preserve the national memory and enable knowledge to be created both now and in the future by anyone, anywhere. In return we offer a competitive salary and a number of excellent benefits. Our pension scheme is one of the most valuable benefits we offer, as our staff can become members of the Alpha Pension Scheme where the Library contributes a minimum of 26.6% (this may be higher dependant on grade). Another significant benefit the Library provides is the provision of a flexible working hours scheme which could allow you to work your hours flexibly over the week and to take up to 5 days flexi leave in a 3 month period. This is on top of 25 days holiday from entry and public and privilege holidays. For further information and to apply, please visit quoting vacancy ref: 04262 Closing date: 02 October 2022 Interview date: 19 and 21 October 2022 We are unable to provide sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa for this role, as it does not meet the eligibility criteria required for this immigration route Disability Confident We are a Disability Confident employer, and make a commitment to recruit and support disabled people. We guarantee an interview for disabled candidates who meet the minimum (essential) requirements for a vacancy To apply to this vacancy click the 'apply' button which will direct you to the British Library recruitment system. Then candidates need to apply by completing an application form on the in the British Library recruitment website

Job Introduction BBC Education exists to transform lives through education. That clear vision drives everything we do as we lead the overall education strategy for the BBC. The BBC Own It website is aimed at keeping 7 to 11 year olds safe, secure and happy online. It has engaging and inspiring content for the young audience but also their parents and teachers. Own It is part of BBC Education and launched on Safer Internet Day in February 2022. It has a new focus on reaching children through the adults in their lives as well as continuing to provide fun and informative child-facing support. Role Responsibility To lead the Own It editorial team to deliver the new strategy. To work collaboratively with senior members of the Education and Newsround editorial team as well as senior stakeholders both internally in the BBC and with external partners. To commission a range of content across a range of formats designed to meet specific editorial objectives, eg in the field of digital wellbeing and critical thinking/digital literacy, teaching resources and guides for parents. To identify and deliver key opportunities across the year to promote Own It content and messages to the child, teacher and parent audiences using a variety of BBC and non BBC platforms. To line manage and develop the team of Own It APs and Researchers. To build and manage external relationships in the field of digital safety/literacy. Are you the right candidate? Must have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the challenges facing children in the digital environment, and of digital environment safeguarding issues. Must have extensive commissioning experience for web content for a variety of audiences. Must have experience of curating and managing a website. Desirable to have proven leadership skills. Desirable to have a good working knowledge of optimising digital content for search (SEO) for apps and web content. Package Description Band : D Contract type :1 x FTC / Attachment (6Months) Location :MediaCityUK, Salford UK / Hybrid working We're happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application . There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. Excellent career progression - the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Unrivalled training and development opportunities - our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification. Benefits - We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days (1 of which is a corporation day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more. About the BBC We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that's to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please click here

Web Editor Do you live and breathe digital communications and have a passion for editing and publishing top notch copy for apps and websites? Can you effectively communicate to different audiences, creating content that is informative and inspiring for a range of stakeholders? We are looking for a confident web editor (digital content) who can research, write, edit, enhance, promote, and advise on content for our NFU App, our portfolio of websites and e-newsletters. You will be responsible for ensuring digital content is up to date, attractively presented to a high standard and delivers for the audience intended. Web Editor Requirements: Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent Excellent writing skills A can-do and solution-focussed attitude Experience of publishing and editing content for websites, email newsletters and mobile apps Experience of working with content producers Experience of using multiple content management systems Knowledge of web measurement tools such as Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager Basic HTML knowledge A good eye for app and web layout, user experience, plus SEO and copywriting skills Knowledge of digital marketing best practice and awareness of the use of social media Who are we? The National Farmers' Union is the voice of British farming, and our members are at the heart of what we do. On their behalf we lobby government and other stakeholders, develop policy and provide a range of frontline services. Working for the NFU means working alongside great people who are committed to their work and recognised for their knowledge and expertise. Why join our team? Working for the NFU means working alongside great people, who are recognised for their knowledge and expertise. Benefits include 25 days annual leave (plus statutory bank holidays), National Employment Savings Trust pension scheme, company car provision, a performance related pay award scheme, a range of discounts through our NFU Benefits employee portal. The NFU's Company Car Policy is under review and the successful candidate will have a company car or car allowance, dependant on the outcome of that review. Working with the NFU and its members is a rewarding and fulfilling experience, involving travel, visits to farms and associated landscapes as a well use of a well-resourced and professional office environment. The NFU is an Equal Opportunities employer, which prides itself on inclusivity and values diversity. Location: Stoneleigh, Warwickshire Contract Type: Up to 6 months Maternity Cover, Full Time Hours: Full Time, 35 per week Salary: £31,316.46 per annum (commensurate with experience), plus competitive benefits Closing date: 10 October 2021 Interview date: w/c 25 October 2021 or w/c 1 November Whilst there is a closing date, if we receive a lot of applications, we may close this vacancy early. We therefore advise applying as soon as possible. You may have experience of the following: Web Editor, Copywriter, HTML, Web Content Editor, CMS, Accounting, Online Content Manager, Assistant Web Editor, Content Developer, Digital Content, Proof Reading, Digital Content Editor, Social Media, Online Content, Adobe Photoshop, Google Analytics etc. Ref:

Who are we? We're the UK's largest water provider, with over 15 million customers to serve every day. Water is essential to daily life, and that means our business is always open. We make a difference daily to millions of customers by supplying?2.7 billion litres of water to around 10 million homes.?? Our main role is to ensure customers can turn on the tap and get world-class drinking water 24/7. We also safely transport and treat waste, returning it back to the environment. About the role The Digital Learning Apprentice will support the design and development of blended learning content across Thames Water in a forward-thinking and supportive design team in this role you will be blending your keen interest in learning and design with your creative and production skills. This is a great opportunity for you to complete a Junior Content Producer - Level 3 apprenticeship which will support and enable you to produce interactive and engaging learning solutions, such as online learning modules, videos, infographics, graphics, and marketing materials. Our apprenticeship will be a flexible role where you will work alongside colleagues to provide a customer-focused service to others. What you will be doing: Learning design Ability to design learning to help learners to overcome potential barriers to progress and achieve. Analyse data and conduct qualitative research to understand learner and client requirements for each blended learning programme. Write high-quality text to convey complex and technical subjects in plain English. For blended learning, this could include courseware (i.e., e-books) or text for elements on the digital learning platform. Write high-quality scripts and develop storyboards for the production of digital learning. This could include video, animation, or e-learning formats. Using visual and audio recording equipment and/or Adobe Creative Cloud for design to creating impactful and engaging content. Maintain our quality of learning and version control of content in our LMS (SABA). The ability to combine written words with graphical design to create engaging and effective digital learning and Communicate complex ideas simply and concisely using the written word and storyboards. Stakeholder management and engagement Work collaboratively with Graphic/learning Designers and Video Producers to ensure the end products meet the original design specification. Being part of the overall design and creative concept, together with scripting and storyboarding of the digital learning components and enabling our levels of access and functionality testing. provide advice to staff and managers across the range of digital learning and development programmes. Compliance & assurance Quality-control of learning assets prior to release. Identify opportunities for process improvement which are supported by comprehensive and achievable plans for implementation. Help to develop and maintain a compliance process that supports Thames Water to have confidence in employee compliance whilst reducing the time spent and volume of learning. 3RD Party relationship Work with Content Authors to gather and refine the raw content required Work with stakeholders and HR teams to understand the internal and legal requirements for 3rd party contractors and ensure our learning service is fit for purpose Competent in various computer applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Experience using audio and visual equipment to create engaging content. Good communication skills. Having an inquisitive nature with a keen eye for detail. Maintaining a positive attitude and being flexible to business needs. Here's why you should join us! We're proud of the positive ways of working we have adopted during the pandemic. We want to create a more flexible and dynamic environment so all our colleagues can thrive. For our office-based roles, we are moving to a hybrid approach where we will provide options around working from our offices, our operational sites, and home dependent on role/team/individual. This will be discussed during the assessment process. Thames Water is a rewarding and diverse place to work. If you join us, you'll enjoy our flexible working arrangements and be supported with progression and development opportunities. We're proud to be a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Leader, Times Top 50 Employer for Women, Race at work charter signatory, and Carer Confident great place to work. We also support local events and charities. Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 24 days holiday per year, increasing with length of service, access to money-saving and benefits schemes, and much more! You can find out more in our working for us section of our website or for more information about our apprentices click here.