Purpose of the Role Art UK is looking for a consultant or agency who can assist us with identifying our need around Digital Asset Management and publication, leading to the creation of a requirement specification for an appropriate solution which addresses all of our varied needs. This will be used for further funding applications and commissioning. The appointed consultant will need to work alongside an Environmental Impact Consultant (separately recruited) who will advise on sustainable development and mitigations for the potential environmental impact of the new DAM. Contract Type: Freelance consultancy Duration: 9-11 days (March-June 2026) Fee: £12,000+VAT Location: Remote (UK-based) Reporting to: Director of Digital Infrastructure Application deadline: 9am, 25th February 2026 Project timetable and milestones Feb/March 2026 - Introductions, requirements and review of systems March - May 2026 - IIIF, storage models, and metadata integration review May 2026 - Interim findings from Environmental Impact Assessment shared June 2026 - Recommendations report to feed into requirement specification and activity planning August 2026 - Draft delivery phase application November 2026 - Delivery phase application deadline To view the full consultancy brief, please visit our website and download the relevant pdf. Essential Strong familiarity with a range of DAM systems Understanding of IIIF Experience in analysing data to create recommendations. Experience in creating a requirement specification for DAM systems for cultural heritage organisations. First-class written and spoken communication skills and the confidence to engage effectively with a range of people. Self-motivation and reliability. Strong communication skills with ability to translate technical ideas for mixed audiences Significant knowledge and familiarity with the 'Evaluation Good Practice Guidance' set out on the NLHF website and good understanding of NLHF's four investment principles under its 10-year strategy, Heritage 2033, and their application to this project. Desirable Knowledge of cultural heritage collections and open licensing Prior collaboration with universities or technical research teams Passion for making public collections more accessible and inclusive Scope of Work Proposals should be sent to Terry Gould [email protected] The tender should include details of: · A methodology explaining how the brief requirements will be delivered. · Proposed timetable to meet milestones as outlined · Overall cost, day rate and VAT registration if applicable · The relevant experience and competency possessed by the consultant and other personnel who will work on the project (CVs acceptable) · Previous experience relevant to this contract – examples of at least two specific projects should be cited giving reasons why this experience is relevant. Demonstrating any experience of similar National Lottery-funded projects is essential. · Two references from clients of similar work. · Information on the consultant’s professional indemnity insurance.Job Summary
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