[Sigia-l] BBC - Taxonomist position

[Margaret Hanley]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/jobs/e58585.shtml

Please apply via the web site.

Mags
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JOB SPECIFICATION

Job Title: Taxonomist
Division: BBC New Media, News
Location: London 
Grade: 7D (predicted)
Contract: Three month contract/attachment
Reporting to: Development Project Lead.

Ref: 58585

ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT 

BBCi


 is famous for it’s award-winning BBCi web-site which
transforms the ways in which the BBC reaches its audiences.
We are looking for an information architect with a library
or information science background (taxonomist, indexer or
cataloguer) to create a directory based on facets.

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Responsible for the definition, development and
implementation of robust and highly usable information
structures for software and information products under
development. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The information architect will: 
1. Lead workshops to extract and document requirements from
the team. 
2. Analyse sample content and work out the best way to
describe the content. 
3. Create controlled vocabularies to describe the content. 
4. Create the business rules that will allow the directory
to be generated. 
5. Work with producers and project managers to assure a
smooth transition of projects. 
6. Communicate with senior managers regarding the status of
specific projects. 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Performance will be measured by:

1. Ability to employ user-centred design processes to
ensure that information is accessible
2. Ability to communicate and document design decisions
effectively using images and text
3. Ability to build strong collaborative relationships with
team and client

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE

1. Ideally have a Bachelor's degree in library and
information science or related field or equivalent
experience. 

2. Ideally have 3+ years experience as indexer, cataloguer
or information architect.

3. In-depth knowledge of and experience with information
architecture and business analysis methodology

4. Experience in writing information architecture reports
and working with designers, producers, and software
developers. 

5. The ability to think creatively, generate innovative
ideas, prioritise complex tasks, and work well under
pressure.

6. Knowledge of SGML/XML, and project management experience
are desirable.

7. An effective communicator at all levels with the ability
to present clear and focussed ideas and concepts to a
diverse audience

8. Strong written communication skills with a understanding
of how to structure formal documentation in the content
design field

9. Deep understanding of user centred interaction design,
research and testing techniques

10. Developed and effective project management skills with
experience of leading projects from concept to
implementation

11. Experience of standard analysis tools such as card
sorting, site mapping and wire frames

12. Ability to synthesize information and identify salient
points, visualise solutions (big picture and detail),
rapidly grasp complex systems, and explain intangible
concepts clearly

COMPETENCIES

The following competencies (behaviours and characteristics)
have been identified as key to success in the job.
Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate these
competencies.

Planning and Organising - able to think ahead in order to
establish an efficient and appropriate course of action for
self and others. Prioritises and plans activities taking
into account all the relevant issues and factors such as
deadlines, staffing and resources

Communication - able to get one’s message understood
clearly by adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques
appropriate to the audience and the nature of the
information 

Influencing and Persuading - able to present sound and well
reasoned arguments to convince others. Can draw from a
range of strategies to persuade people in a way that
results in agreement or behaviour change 

Managing Relationships and Team Working - able to build and
maintain effective working relationships with a range of
people. Works co-operatively with others to be part of a
team, as opposed to working separately or competitively 

Flexibility - adapts and works effectively with a variety
of situations, individuals or groups. Able to understand
and appreciate different and opposing perspectives on an
issue, to adapt an approach as the requirements of a
situation change, and to change or easily accept changes in
one’s own organisation or job requirements 

Creative Thinking - able to transform creative ideas into
practical reality. Can look at existing situations and
problems in novel ways and come up with creative solutions



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