Communications Organiser Job

About Wikimedia UK

Wikimedia UK is a not-for-profit association set up to promote and support Wikipedia, its sister projects, and other open educational resources in the UK. "Open" refers to information which is available for copying, reuse and modification, including for commercial uses, without cost or restriction other than attribution. We are a volunteer-led organisation and we see volunteers continuing to play a central role in all our activities.

We were established in 2008 and are one of over thirty similar associations in countries around the world, recognised by the Wikimedia Foundation but operationally and legally independent. We work with individuals, museums, universities, businesses and media companies to make freely licensed content available and to help other people re-use open content. We seek to have a close relationship with other open content organizations in the UK, and with the global community of Wikimedia readers and editors.

Wikimedia UK has been recognised as a UK charity. Our annual income is over £750,000 and we have over 300 members. There are approximately 15,000,000 people in the UK who regularly use Wikimedia projects and 10,000 people who regularly contribute to them. With ambitious plans for growth and an active Board of Trustees, we are now entering an exciting new phase and have recently appointed our first Chief Executive.

We are now looking for a Communications Organiser to be a key member of our small team. The role will involve using all forms of communications to keep our community and the outside world informed of our activities. You will also be happy to answer the phones, support colleagues and work closely with the Wikipedian community.

Applications are welcomed. The closing date is 5pm on 10th February 2012.

Applications cannot be accepted after that date.

Interviews are planned for February 17th at our offices in Old Street.

For an application form email jon.davieswikimedia.org.uk

Applications can be made in Open Office or Word but Open Office is preferred.

If you would like to ask about this position call Jon Davies on 0207 065 0990.

Job Description

Job Title: Communications Organiser