Digital Content Editor

The Content Editor will be responsible for planning, researching, creating, monitoring and optimising content for the University’s digital presence either for web, or digital media. This will include working with the wider Recruitment, Marketing and Communications Department and University to identify user needs and content requirements and manage the content lifecycle . The Content Editor will create engaging, relevant, timely content that will engage staff, students and our supporters with the work of the universit y. The post holder will ensure content is optimised for search engines, digital platforms and engagement and is high quality, user-focused, accurate, on brand and meets web accessibility guidelin es. We currently have the following positions availa ble:1 x Full time (37 hours per week) fixed term contract for 2 y ears2 x Part time (22.2 hours per week) fixed term contracts until 31 July 2028 Please detail in your covering letter which position/s you are applying for. For internal candidates it may be possible to apply for this role under the Secondment Policy If you wish to apply as a secondee, you must have approval of your line manager in advance of submitting your application form. Please confirm in your application that your line manager has approved this. Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth a few days a week, hybrid working is available for thi s role. The interviews are currently anticipated to be held week commencing 01 Ju ne 2026. If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Jaelithe Swan, Content Officer at jaelithe.swan@po rt.ac.uk. Employer, Exte rnal Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL) Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.Generous pens ion scheme.Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christm as closure.Family-friendly policies supporting flexib le working.Staff discounts and loyal ty schemes.Staff car parking and discounted pub lic travel.Excellent training and development opp ortunities.Staff wellbeing programmes.Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.Discounte d learning.Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.The perks don’t stop there - click ‘apply’ for further information on My Reward a nd BenefitsSalary I nformation:New appointments will routinely be made to the entry spine point (minimum) for the advertised grade, from where the individual will (in addition to receiving annual cost-of-living-related increases) progress through the pay range to the maximum for the grade, within a reasonable timeframe. This ensures fairness, consistency and transparency in our pay structures. A higher starting salary or market supplement may be available for a truly exceptional candidate when circumstances fully justify a departure from our nor mal policy. UK VI StatementPrior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you o btaining it. ED& ;I Statement:We are committed to upholding the University’s values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect. Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early application s are advised.