Web Developer Role Brief – Stage One
Marlborough Productions (www.marlboroughproductions.org.uk) has been awarded NLHF funding to deliver an LGBTQIA+ Heritage Project across the city. The project will comprise a Development Phase – one year (covered by this brief) – and a Delivery Phase – three years (subject to Round 2 NLHF funding).
The project will be developing a new strategy for the conservation and sharing of LGBTQ+ heritage in Brighton & Hove, and developing our community digital archive (www.queerheritagesouth.co.uk). This will include a programme of volunteer training, skills development, organisational development and partnership building, the delivery of community-led cultural programmes, and a public exhibition across Brighton & Hove Museum, Jubilee Square and Library, University of Sussex, and University of Brighton.
As part of the Development Phase we are looking for a web developer to work on our digital archive, restructuring both the back-end and user facing elements of the website.
Overall Goal
- Create a website for the new Brighton LGBTQ+ Heritage project
- Possible migration of our site to a WordPress from the current CMS
Infrastructure
- Researching and provisioning the web server to host the new website
- Work with us to develop a simple Content Management System for memberships, donations, and archival deposits
- Consider affordability and maintenance of the website for the future
- Liaise with Research Software Engineer at University of Sussex to support with Figshare integration and server (for this knowledge of LAMP stack, PHP + SQL, python or bash favourable)
- Provide basic training for website maintenance
Visual design
- Work with our Designer and support on all aspects of web design
- Collaborate with us to create the branding for the new project
UX and Community Consultation
- Consult on digital archive and user experience
- Work with Community Archivist and Community Champions to embed suggested changes and themes into the archive
- Work with the existing Queer in Brighton archive to best catalogue and showcase digital materials
- Consider the UX of the website ensuring that information about where to deposit LGBTQ+ heritage materials is clearly signposted
- Contribute creative ideas to develop a website that showcases digitals in engaging and dynamic ways
Fee:
- £10,000 + VAT (value for money will be assessed during the selection process). Additional phases of the project have separate budget allocations for the ongoing development of the website – the approximate value of the contract is £20,000
Application Process:
- CV maximum of 2 pages
- Covering letter maximum of 2 pages detailing relevant experience and your suitability for the role
- Up to 5 links of other website projects you have worked
We are particularly keen to receive applications from people of colour, trans and disabled applicants, in recognition of the fact that these groups are currently underrepresented in the sector, and can guarantee an interview for all those who demonstrate how they meet the ‘essential’ criteria. If you are eligible for a guaranteed interview, please mention this in your application email.
Marlborough Productions aims to provide an anti-oppressive environment for people from all backgrounds and does not discriminate based on race, national or ethnic background, citizen status, sexual orientation, gender, age, religion, disability, social economic status, nor immigration status. We acknowledge definitions of expression and inclusion will evolve. We are committed to continually revisiting this statement of inclusion in collaboration with the communities that we serve
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