Senior Content Officer – SuperTechWM in Birmingham

Department: REES
Location: Joseph Priestley Building
Salary: £38,050 to £44,131 per annum (pro rata)
Part time – 0.6 FTE – Fixed Term – 12 Months
Post Type: Part Time
Release Date: 16 July 2026
Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Sunday 23 August 2026
Reference: E526006

About SuperTech

Created circa 4 years ago, SuperTech operates as the independent cluster body for technology disrupting the professional and financial services sector in Birmingham and the wider West Midlands. These sectors, such as fintech, insurtech, proptech, lawtech and associated services technologies, are referred to as ‘proftech’. SuperTech supports the economic growth of proftech in the UK, championing the sectors and showcasing market‑leading firms to attract top companies and talent. We work with partners and stakeholders to address industry challenges and to make the West Midlands the best place for a proftech business. Marcomms is a critical function in achieving this goal.

About Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University is the accountable body for SuperTech since 1st July 2023 and the employer of all roles working within the SuperTech function. BCU is a diverse and inclusive learning community committed to providing a transformational educational experience, supporting world‑class research, and fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment.

Role Summary

We are seeking a B2B Senior Content Officer to join our SuperTech team (part of the BCU Enterprise Department). In this role, you will plan and deliver engaging content and campaigns that grow SuperTech’s profile and community, raising the visibility of the West Midlands’ fintech, insurtech, proptech, lawtech and wider professional and financial services sector within the region and beyond. You will plan and execute multi‑channel content and campaigns, maintain a forward content calendar, and collaborate closely with the Community Engagement Lead, Innovation Project Managers and the external strategic Communications Advisor to ensure services are efficient, compliant, and aligned to organisational priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver content and campaigns suitable for business audiences including C‑suite, founders/entrepreneurs and academia across digital channels (predominantly web and LinkedIn) to grow an engaged, active SuperTech community.
• Create, curate and commission high‑quality, on‑brand content across formats including copy, photography, video, audio and infographics, with clear calls to action.
• Use data and insight to evaluate content effectiveness and continuously improve activity in line with the SuperTech strategic comms plan.
• Support partnership activity and provide advice and guidance across the SuperTech team on content‑led marketing, including social media and web content.

Essential Requirements

• Experience of planning and delivering content and campaigns.
• Skills in producing clear, engaging and persuasive messaging.
• Experience in content production using templates and online tools e.g. Canva.
• Experience in developing and managing website content e.g. Squarespace.
• Experience in business‑to‑business marketing.
• Skills in managing multiple priorities and delivering to deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience of using insight and feedback to improve content communication effectiveness.
• Knowledge of inclusive communication practice and accessibility standards.
• Experience of evaluating content effectiveness using digital tools and analytics.
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence working with a range of stakeholders across an organisation.
• Excellent attention to detail with ability to maintain a high level of accuracy whilst working at pace.
• Familiarity with campaign planning tools or project management approaches and/or experience of managing mailing lists, marcomms data and asset libraries.

Desirable Requirements

• Relevant qualification, or equivalent professional experience, in marketing, digital communications or journalism.
• Experience developing and delivering B2B campaigns in, or with, professional or financial services firms.
• Knowledge of legal issues e.g. data protection, CMA guidance and copyright.
• Confidence using Copilot or other AI‑powered marketing and communications tools.
• Knowledge and experience in managing personal data through effective use of newsletter platforms/CRM systems.

Further Information

If you are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of SuperTech, we would love to hear from you.

Why work for us

• Work–life balance – Generous leave and hybrid working (minimum 2 days per week on‑site).
• Career development – Opportunities to grow, develop and progress your career.
• Reward and wellbeing – Competitive pay, pension, wellbeing support and staff benefits.
• Inclusive culture – A supportive, diverse environment where everyone belongs.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to an environment that supports lawful free speech and academic freedom. We will continuously review and improve our policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that we are promoting these in all aspects of our operations.

Disability Confident Employer

Birmingham City University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview.

Candidate Information

At BCU, we welcome applications that clearly demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role. AI tools may be used to support you in preparing your application, but the information you provide must be accurate, authentic and based on your own experience. Applications that rely too heavily on AI, appear generic or do not provide specific evidence against the role criteria are less likely to progress to the next stage of the recruitment process.

Additional Details

The appointed candidate will normally be employed through our subsidiary company, BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University. Appointees with prior LGPS membership who wish to re‑enter the scheme may do so and will be employed directly by the University.