Job Description
We are recruiting a part-time Content Officer to sit within the Content Team on a permanent basis to support University of Reading marketing projects (21.6 hours per week).
You will be responsible for writing, sourcing, editing, managing and publishing content for a wide range of digital and print projects across the University of Reading.
The University of Reading is a top 25 UK university (ranked 25th in the UK in the QS World University Rankings 2025). We operate in a highly competitive, global market – and it has never been so challenging to attract students, research income, academic and professional staff.
You will have : compulsory
- You will write, collate, curate, edit, rewrite, proof and publish top-class, compelling, persuasive content across reading.ac.uk, all related digital channels and strategically important printed products – ensuring it is targeted, effective and cuts through to key audiences.
- You will manage and maintain content across the University’s digital channels – to ensure it is up to date, relevant, maintains high standards, and keeps pace with our business needs. Your editorial decisions will affect the performance of strategically important content with the full range of the University’s audiences.
- You will review and provide consultancy on digital content produced by content management system users outside the Content Team to uphold quality and suitability.
- You will monitor web and digital performance through site analytics tools to keep our wider marketing strategy on track – creating or contributing to evaluation reports as required.
- You will manage and build relationships with key stakeholders within the External Relations directorate and across the wider University to deliver content needs on time and to a high standard.
If unsure of criteria, this can be taken from the person specification.
Contact Name Martin Watts
Contact Job Title Head of Content
Contact Email address m.r.watts@reading.ac.uk
Alternative Contact Name Olivia Hall
Alternative Contact Job Title Senior Content Officer
Alternative Contact Email address olivia.hall@reading.ac.uk
Closing date: 6 September 2024
Interviews will be held: 17 September 2024
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-UK candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.
The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
