Volunteer Senior Information Architect (Criminal Justice Hub)

What will you be doing?

Are you passionate about organising information to create intuitive, accessible experiences? The Criminal Justice Hub is seeking a volunteer Senior Information Architect to shape the structure and flow of our online resource platform. As a key member of our team, you’ll help ensure that individuals navigating the complexities of the criminal justice system in England and Wales can easily find and understand the resources they need. In this role, you will:

Design and implement information architecture strategies that support easy navigation and accessibility. Conduct content audits and analysis to improve content structure, categorisation, and discoverability. Collaborate closely with content designers, user researchers, and project managers to align architecture with user needs and platform goals. Develop sitemaps, wireframes, and user flows to establish a clear and logical layout for all content. Advocate for best practices in information architecture and contribute to ongoing improvements in platform usability and accessibility.

This volunteer role is a unique opportunity to use your skills in information architecture to create a meaningful impact, making complex information easy to access and understand for our users.

What are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will bring:

Information Architecture Expertise: Proven experience in structuring content for usability and accessibility, with a strong grasp of information architecture principles. Analytical and Strategic Thinking: Ability to assess complex information and design intuitive, logical structures that enhance user experience. Collaboration Skills: Comfortable working alongside content designers, user researchers, and project managers to align architecture with user needs and organisational goals. Experience with Tools: Proficiency in IA and UX tools (e.g., sitemaps, wireframes, content audits) to map and organise information effectively. Attention to Accessibility: Familiarity with accessibility standards to ensure our platform meets diverse user needs. Commitment to Social Justice: A genuine desire to support communities affected by the criminal justice system by improving access to resources.

If you’re passionate about organizing information to make it accessible, usable, and empowering, this role could be the ideal way to make a meaningful difference.

What difference will you make?

As our Senior Information Architect, you’ll play a crucial role in making essential information accessible to those navigating the criminal justice system. Your work will enable people to locate the resources they need with ease, helping them make informed decisions and empowering them to understand and assert their rights. By creating a clear, logical, and user-friendly structure, you’ll contribute to a resource platform that serves as a reliable and empowering guide for individuals and communities facing the complexities of the justice system. Your impact will be far-reaching, supporting users to feel confident in finding, understanding, and using the information they need at pivotal moments.