***Please note that this post is open to doctoral researchers in the Arts & Humanities, enrolled at an SGSAH member HEI.***    

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This post is part‑time (5 hours per week) and fixed‑term for 6 months from the start date.

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 570 years, and today we are one of the world's top 100 universities.  We are delighted to have recently been awarded Scottish University of the Year by the Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.

Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.

We are seeking to appoint a SGSAH Assistant Digital Curator to join the College of Arts & Humanities on a part time basis.

The post holder will be required to curate digital content from the SGSAH PhD community for an online Research Showcase and assist with the creation and promotion of digital content more broadly for SGSAH.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and will demonstrate high standard of accuracy in presentation, attention to detail and thoroughness. In addition, the post holder will have the ability to use WordPress.com and experience of web editing and content development.

This post is open to doctoral researchers in the Arts & Humanities, enrolled at an SGSAH member HEI.

The appointed Digital Curator will report to the Partnerships Manager of SGSAH. We expect the postholder to work largely remotely with occasional in-person meetings and assistance with in-person events if/when relevant.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview and asked to do a short task in advance.

Informal queries are welcome and may be directed to Helen Kendrick at Helen.Kendrick@glasgow.ac.uk

Job purpose 

To curate digital content from the SGSAH PhD community for an online Research Showcase and assist with the creation and promotion of digital content more broadly for SGSAH.

Main duties and responsibilities 

1.  Curate content for SGSAH’s online Research Showcases and online exhibitions (images, audio and text.)

2.  Support efforts to promote new and existing digital resources to attract new audiences and better reach existing audiences.

3.  Liaise with SGSAH team to support Alumni Engagement strategy.

4.  Work closely with the Media and Communication administrator to develop social media content to promote SGSAH in the arts & humanities more widely.

5.  Ensure all digital information is accurate and current, and compliant with copyright legislation.

6.  Liaise regularly with the SGSAH team on content planning.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential:

A1 Skill level equivalent to achievement of Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 5 or 6 (National 5 or 6, Scottish Vocational Qualification level 2 or 3) or equivalent, and experience of personal development in a similar role.

Skills

Essential:

C1 Ability to undertake assigned tasks in a timely manner and to an acceptable standard.

C2 Knowledge of digital research data and digital curation.

C3 Excellent communication skills.

C4 High standard of accuracy in presentation, attention to detail and thoroughness.

C5 Effective planning, organising and prioritising in order to respond to changing pressures or requirements.

C6 Initiative and judgement to resolve problems independently e.g. quality control, managing difficulties in diversity of content.

Desirable:

D1 Ability to use WordPress.com.

D2 Experience of web editing and content development.

D3 Experience transforming new digital objects from the original.

Experience 

Essential:

E1 Experience using initiative and judgement to resolve problems independently.

E2 Ability to communicate clearly, clarifying requirements, responding to colleagues and stakeholders.

E3 Experience of using online resources to reach different communities.

E4 Experience of working independently within a larger team.

Desirable:

F1 Experience of developing a research-focused public facing output.

F2 Understanding relevance of health and safety policies and procedures relative to the role, and the quality standards and outputs required.

Eligibility - This post is open to doctoral researchers in the Arts & Humanities, enrolled at an SGSAH member HEI.

The appointed Digital Curator will report to the Partnerships Manager of SGSAH. We expect the postholder to work largely remotely with occasional in-person meetings and assistance with in-person events if/when relevant.

Application Process - Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview and asked to do a short task in advance.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 4, £25,804 - £27,319 per annum, pro rata.

This post is part time (5 hours per week) and fixed term for up to 6 months from start date

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.

3 A flexible approach to working.

4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University  https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.

Closing date: 23:45 on Monday 30th March 2026