The pathway
How you actually get there, here
How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.
- 1
Intellectual Capital Associate (L1)
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Mastering content tagging, basic content formatting, routine user support, and strict adherence to content guidelines. Essentially, becoming an expert at the day-to-day operational tasks.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently meeting content publishing SLAs with high accuracy.
- Proactively identifying and fixing minor content issues.
- Receiving positive feedback from users on helpfulness and efficiency.
- Demonstrating a solid understanding of our core KMS features and internal processes.
- 2
Administrative Assistant / Office Manager with KM Focus
2-3 yearsSkills to master
- Transferring strong organisational skills, document management experience, and a knack for making information accessible into a dedicated KM role. Learning the specific methodologies of taxonomy and content lifecycle.
You're ready to move on when
- Successfully managed shared drives or internal document repositories in previous roles.
- Often the 'go-to' person for finding information in their previous team.
- Demonstrated initiative in improving information access or organisation.
- Completed basic training or self-study in Knowledge Management principles.
- 3
Content Creator / Technical Writer
2-4 yearsSkills to master
- Shifting from just creating content to also owning its organisation, findability, and lifecycle. Learning how to manage information architecture and conduct knowledge harvesting.
You're ready to move on when
- Produced clear, well-structured documentation or content.
- Understands user needs for information.
- Has experience with content management systems beyond just authoring.
- Shows interest in information architecture and content strategy.