Accessible Digital Publishing Manager

Location of work:  VISION IRELAND, Unit 29 Finglas Bus Ctr Jamestown Road Dublin 11Weekly hours: 37Contract type: Full-time, permanentSalary: €34,000 annuallyReporting to: Head of Library Access ServicesClosing date: 9th May 2025 About Vision Ireland Would you like to work with one of Ireland’s leading Specialist Library Services? Our Library Access Services supports people with sight loss, reading difficulties and people with physical disabilities that prevents them from accessing print. The Library Access Service is a specialist national service providing accessible digital content through its Bookshare Ireland platform. With over 1.4 million titles  in a variety of accessible formats, Bookshare Ireland is the largest accessible digital Library in Ireland.  The Role We are actively seeking an Accessible Digital Publishing Manager. The successful candidate will be part of a multi- disciplinary, Library Access Services Team providing technical and quality assurance support for our digital systems including the Bookshare Ireland platform.  The Accessible Digital Publishing Manager will assist the Head of Library Access Services to develop and grow the digital platforms: Bookshare Ireland and Overdrive. They will also assist in the EU - GCA accreditation programme under the EU/GCA ( The European Accessibility Act).  Based in the Vision Ireland Library Access Service, Finglas Business Centre, Jamestown Road, Dublin 11, you will report directly to the Head of Library Access Services and work closely with the multi-disciplinary team developing and growing our accessible digital offering. This role is suited to a quality assurance executive with digital publication experience.   Principle Duties Assist in the backend maintenance of  the Digital platforms: Bookshare Ireland and Vision Ireland Overdrive. Quality Assurance of accessible digital publications which include: Braille Ready files (BRF), Audio Text to Speech, App Testing. Assist the Head of Library Access Service in the production of data reports and analysis. Assist with the GCA Accreditation ( Global Certified Accreditation) process under the EU- GCA ( European Accessibility Act) Contact for The Lego Braile Bricks project in Ireland and the ABC Consortium. Identify and manage ways of growing the accessible digital offering. Support the delivery of the Vision Ireland Services and Library Access Services Strategy. Responsible for office duties assigned by the Head of Library Access Services.  Person Specification Degree in Computer Science, or equivalent. Experience in working with digital content. UEB Braille qualification desirable (an interest in pursuing UEB Braille production qualification would also be considered) Experience in Quality Assurance of accessible digital publications. A passion for process improvement and problem-solving. Experience in Digital Publishing Management. Excellent Communication Skills  Further Information for Candidates:All applicants must submit a current CV and cover letter outlining your motivation to apply.Further information about Vision Ireland can be found on our website www.vi.ieInformal enquiries to recruitment@vi.ieGarda Vetting required:Garda Vetting will be conducted for the recommended candidate as part of the selection process for the post in accordance with the VI Garda Vetting policy. Vision Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.Accessibility, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Vision Ireland is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is afforded equality of opportunity. It is our policy to recognise people as a key resource required for successful attainment of the organisation’s mission. In support of this, it is important to remember that differences between people, whether devised from their different backgrounds and personalities, cultures and/or their different abilities, can be a source of strength to the organisation. We welcome, encourage, and embrace people of all backgrounds, to include those with disabilities. Accessibility plays a huge part in ensuring that all our employees and service users can access our systems and services, with ease and respect, in a supportive environment, enabling all to effectively engage our services and achieve our goals whether they are an applicant for employment or an employee requiring special facilitation.