The Information Champions Network is led by the Information Assurance Team and is made up of staff volunteers from across the University, known as Information Champions.
The aim of the Network is to grow an information culture in which staff and students:
Information Champions are our local information heroes. Their role is to:
Anyone can volunteer to become an Information Champion. You don’t need to be an IT expert, and it doesn’t matter what your job title is or how long you’ve worked here for.
We're looking for people who are:
You'll be expected to:
You will learn a range of skills and be given access to new tools for working with data. You’ll also be able to include Information Champion on your Essex email signature and your CV.
If you think that you could be an Information Champion, please discuss the role with your line manager first, in particular the time commitment involved. Your nomination should come from your Head of Department or Section.