At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and optimise digital assets, ensuring efficient workflows and impactful imagery.
- Company: Join The Salvation Army, a brand committed to equality and diversity.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, creative environment, and the chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Work on over 100 projects a year with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Shape how a respected brand is represented through photography and video.
- Qualifications: Experience in Digital Asset Management and a passion for visual storytelling.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Working Hours: Minimum of 35 hours per week working a minimum of 40% within our London Headquarters.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Join us as our Digital Asset Coordinator and play a vital role in managing and shaping how The Salvation Army brand is represented across photography.
Responsibilities:
- Be an integral part of the Video Production Unit responsible for both imagery and video.
- Bring strong DAM expertise and operational rigour to transform how we manage and maximise our assets.
- Own and optimise our DAM system, managing configuration, usage rights and asset life cycle while embedding efficient, compliant workflows.
- Lead the organisation, tagging and governance of digital assets using best‑practice taxonomy and metadata, enabling fast and accurate search for users across the organisation.
- Have a keen eye for what works, with the ability to recognise great imagery.
- Plan and run photoshoots and coordinate the allocation and tracking of models.
Qualifications:
- A passion for communicating through photography and film, with strong demonstrable experience in a similar role building scalable, user‑centric systems that enable efficient asset discovery and integrate seamlessly with creative, operational, and technical workflows.
- Strong knowledge and experience of successfully operating Digital Asset Management (DAM) software and systems such as Canto, Binder, Adobe Experience Manager.
- Strong understanding and practical experience of applying metadata, taxonomy and rights management within a real-world working environment.
- A desire to portray people with respect and integrity, with an understanding of how to portray diversity and inclusion through photography.
- A full valid UK driving licence and ability to drive crew vehicle.
The Video Production Unit produces over 100 video and photography projects a year - your work will have great impact!
Appointment Conditions:
- Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, Driving Licence and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements.
- As we are not a licensed sponsor, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
Equal Opportunity:
The Salvation Army actively promotes equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.
Digital Asset Coordinator employer: The Salvation Army UK and Ireland Territory
The Salvation Army is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our London Headquarters where creativity and collaboration thrive. As a Digital Asset Coordinator, you will not only contribute to impactful projects but also benefit from a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and personal growth, ensuring that your contributions are recognised and celebrated. With a commitment to equality and a supportive atmosphere, we provide opportunities for professional development while making a meaningful difference in the community.
Contact Details:
The Salvation Army UK and Ireland Territory Recruitment Team
