Digital Lead

Role Purpose

Wentworth Woodhouse is arguably the most challenging and exciting regeneration project of our generation. Wentworth Woodhouse is a Grade I listed mansion in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. The Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust (the Trust) is committed to delivering high-quality, creative and relevant visitor experiences, both onsite and online, supporting the aims of the 2023 Culture Strategy. Developing a Digital Strategy for Wentworth Woodhouse and overseeing the creation of innovative digital content, provides the post holder with a significant opportunity to showcase digital impact in an iconic heritage setting.

The successful applicant will have a proven track-record of strategy development and in the creation of digital content across a range of different platforms.

Role Duties:

• Working alongside the Head of Culture and Engagement to develop and write a Digital Strategy for Wentworth Woodhouse, supporting the ambitions of the Cultural Strategy and ensuring sustainability of digital engagement and Digital Team.
• Project manage the Perception Busters film project, including overseeing the project schedule, budget and ensuring desired outcomes and outputs.
• Mapping the existing digital capacities and capabilities within the Trust against those required to deliver the Digital Strategy and the Wentworth Woodhouse Cultural Strategy
• Embedding digital capability across the organisation including needs analysis and training requirements
• Support strategic planning for new digital initiatives to defined objectives, target audiences, benefits, platforms, resources, delivery and desired impacts
• Develop and manage the digital content production schedule and resource allocation to ensure project deadlines are met
• Own and develop standards, production systems, workflows and best practices for briefing, content creation, communication, distribution, analytics and reporting
• Lead and inspire the creation of digital content at Wentworth Woodhouse to deliver engaging experiences which support audience growth and organisational priorities, and which work across multiple platforms
• Identify and secure additional income generation and funding opportunities for the Digital Team
• Oversee the production of a broad range of digital content types, including video, animation, photography, text, audio, playlists, podcasts, livestreams and interactive features to share and promote the Wentworth Woodhouse’s collections, research, exhibitions, events and commercial offers
• Manage and develop the activities of the Volunteer Digital Team
• Oversee and develop digital and film training opportunities at Wentworth Woodhouse, building on the legacy of Children’s Capital of Culture Traineeships and Perception Busters film project.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Trust and with creative partners to support the development of inspiring and enriching digital experiences for our online and onsite audiences

This role is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to Lottery players.