Information Manager. Develop IT Systems - Volunteer

Are you passionate about IT and sustainability? Do you want to make a real impact on household carbon footprints and promote sustainable living? Join our innovative crowd-sourced app development team and help us develop the E-Save app.

What difference will you make?

• Power the App's Content Your work will ensure that the app provides valuable, accurate, and practical information to users, making sustainable living accessible and appealing to a broader audience;
• Empower Communities Help individuals and communities reduce their carbon footprint and household expenses, fostering a culture of sustainability;
• Drive Innovation Be part of an innovative project that leverages technology to address climate change and promote eco-friendly practices;
• Support Eco Centre's Mission Your contributions will support Eco Centre’s mission to provide practical solutions for sustainable living, especially for socially and economically disadvantaged communities.
• Create Lasting Change The app will have a long-term impact on reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable habits, thanks to your efforts.
• Enhance Community Engagement Your input will help us to identify and develop local sustainability initiatives, encouraging community participation and collaboration.
  
  

By joining our team, you will help us create a powerful tool that not only saves money but also makes a significant positive impact on the environment. Your skills and passion will be instrumental in driving this change and inspiring others to adopt sustainable practices.

What are we looking for?

Volunteer Information Manager/Technical Adviser

• Advise and lead on the development of the database, systems and communication tools;
• Support users/contributors.
  
  

Essential Competencies

• Working knowledge of IT information management systems;
• Extensive Knowledge of database development and packages;
• Ability to translate user requirements to user-friendly systems;
• Knowledge of MS365 information tools would be an advantage;
• Methodical with attention to detail;
• Ability to find innovative low cost solutions;
• Able to work remotely and unsupervised;
• Knowledge of sustainability issues would be an advantage but not essential;
  
  

Able to manage own workload.

What will you be doing?

Information Manager for Development of IT Systems for Crowdsourced Content for Sustainability App wanted.

Our app is being designed to help individuals and communities living more sustainably while cutting costs. By providing practical advice and small, achievable changes, the app helps users cut household bills and reduce their carbon footprint. It will include features to encourage and reward engagement and friend referrals/sharing, including gamification.

We're looking for a UK-based experienced Information Manager/Technologist to advise and lead on the development of the IT tool suite and systems that will support to support, initially, a small but growing team of researchers. Building on this, we are keen to hear from people who could also assist us to develop a platform that will support crowdsourcing at scale, and the effective management and curation of data.

As a vital member of our research team, you will play a crucial role in facilitating volunteer contributions and setting up systems to ensure the E-Save app and other portals provide valuable, accurate information to users.

We would be interested in hearing from both people who would prefer short-term project focused or ongoing roles.

Overall, we expect a time commitment of around 6-8 hours a month. Join us in making a real impact on household carbon footprints and promoting sustainable living through our innovative E-Save app powered by crowd sourced research.

Our Vision

• Develop Robust Research Frameworks Establish comprehensive research frameworks and tools to support the development of the E-Save app, ensuring the information provided is consistent, current, accurate and valuable;
• Support App Development Conduct thorough secondary research to gather data and insights that will inform the app's content and features, making it a reliable resource for users;
• Enhance App Functionality Continuously develop, refine, extend and improve the app's content through successive iterations, based on research findings and user feedback;
• Use Crowdsourcing to Combat Climate Change Establish a crowdsource programme to develop the E-Save app and other tools for promoting and enabling sustainability across different sectors;
• Make Sustainability Accessible Ensure the app is user-friendly and provides practical advice that appeals to individuals more concerned with saving money than sustainability, making sustainable living accessible to a broader audience.