Digital Activator (SC4891)

Norwich Research Partners Llp; Norwich; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent cultural institution in Norwich is seeking a Digital Activator to propose and develop innovative digital projects across its landscape, including AI and 3D modelling. Responsibilities include onsite coordination, liaising with stakeholders, and ensuring high-quality visitor experiences. Candidates should have experience in digital content development and a keen awareness of digital trends in the cultural sector. The role offers substantial benefits, including generous leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

39 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Health and Wellbeing services

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in digital content development in the cultural sector.
• Awareness of current trends in digital resources across innovation.
• Ability to coordinate onsite digital projects.

Responsibilities

• Propose and develop digital projects across the Sainsbury Centre.
• Ensure successful completion of projects through stakeholder liaising.
• Maintain digital collection-based installations.

Skills

Digital content development

AI utilization

3D modelling

Virtual experiences

Stakeholder liaison

Job description

Job Title and Reference

SAINSBURY CENTRE Digital Activator | Ref: SC4891

Salary

£31,236 per annum, with annual increment up to £37,694 per annum.

About the Sainsbury Centre

The Sainsbury Centre is a world‑class art museum with a unique perspective on how art can foster cultural dialogue and exchange, formally recognising the living lifeforce of art and enabling people to build relationships across an arts landscape. Home to a global collection of artworks spanning 6,000 years of human imagination and creative power, our curators collaborate with artists to explore the most important questions people have in their lives. In 1973, Sir Robert and Lady Lisa Sainsbury donated their world‑class art collection to the University of East Anglia (UEA) in Norwich. The Sainsbury Centre is an international museum welcoming over 1 million visitors a year to enjoy its collection, housed in a modern architectural icon designed by Sir Norman Foster, and its sculpture park set in 350 acres of parkland. It will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2028.

Key Duties

Proposing and developing innovative digital collection‑based projects across the Sainsbury Centre art landscape, including AI, 3D modelling, and virtual experiences as well as taking responsibility for onsite coordination and completion of digital projects and liaising with stakeholders to ensure successful completion. You will also be responsible for the maintenance of digital collection‑based installations, liaising with external suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure high‑quality visitor experience. You will have experience in digital content development in the cultural sector and an awareness of current trends in cultural sector digital resources across innovation, asset management, learning and research.

Duration

This full‑time post is available on a fixed‑term basis until 31 July 2028, with the possibility of an extension (subject to funding).

Benefits

Benefits include:

• 39 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part‑time).
• Family and Work‑life balance policies including considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
• Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
• Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on‑campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
• Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
• Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.

Closing Date

5 January 2026

Equal Opportunity

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

Further Information

For further information, including the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached Candidate Brochure.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Rosy Gray via [e-mail].