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
Community Specialist / Coordinator (L2)
3-5 yearsSkills to master
- Mastering day-to-day moderation, content curation, basic analytics, and running specific engagement initiatives. Proving you can take ownership of a workstream.
You're ready to move on when
- Successfully managed an editorial calendar and content pipeline for a community.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve routine community conflicts independently.
- Consistently met targets for knowledge article publication or community engagement metrics.
- Received positive feedback on informal guidance provided to new team members.
- 2
Knowledge Analyst / Content Manager
4-6 yearsSkills to master
- Deep expertise in information architecture, content lifecycle management, and knowledge base optimisation. Understanding how to make knowledge findable and usable.
You're ready to move on when
- Successfully designed and implemented a new content taxonomy for a significant knowledge area.
- Led a project to audit and refresh a large section of the knowledge base, improving content quality.
- Demonstrated ability to analyse search data and user feedback to identify content gaps and improve findability.
- Strong understanding of KCS principles and their application.
- 3
Learning & Development Specialist
5-7 yearsSkills to master
- Designing and delivering learning programmes, understanding adult learning principles, and fostering a culture of continuous learning. This path focuses on the 'sharing' aspect.
You're ready to move on when
- Designed and delivered successful training programmes or workshops.
- Demonstrated ability to engage learners and facilitate group discussions effectively.
- Strong understanding of how to convert complex information into accessible learning materials.
- Experience with learning technologies and platforms.