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
Knowledge Assistant (L1)
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Mastering content tagging, basic article creation, following content guidelines, and understanding our core KM tools. It's about getting the fundamentals absolutely solid.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently produces accurate content with minimal errors.
- Independently handles routine content updates and user queries.
- Proactively suggests minor improvements to content or processes.
- Demonstrates a clear understanding of our content lifecycle.
- 2
Library Assistant / Information Officer
2-3 yearsSkills to master
- Strong organisational skills, experience with cataloguing and classification systems, and a good understanding of information retrieval. You're bringing a structured mindset.
You're ready to move on when
- Experience managing digital information repositories.
- Familiarity with metadata and taxonomy concepts.
- Proven ability to help users find information efficiently.
- Strong attention to detail in information organisation.
- 3
Technical Writer / Content Editor
2-4 yearsSkills to master
- Excellent written communication, ability to translate complex technical information into clear, concise content, and experience with content creation tools. You're a natural at making things understandable.
You're ready to move on when
- Portfolio of clear, well-structured written content.
- Experience adhering to style guides and brand voice.
- Ability to interview SMEs and extract key information.
- Familiarity with content management systems.