Visual Content Creator in Cambridge

Are you passionate about bringing stories to life through powerful visuals? Do you enjoy creating engaging photography, video, and multimedia content that connects with audiences and enhances how a brand is experienced across digital channels? If so, this is your opportunity to shape visual storytelling at a world-renowned educational institution.

At University of Cambridge Professional and Continuing Education (PACE), our mission is to make lifelong learning accessible to all. We design and deliver a diverse portfolio of world-class short courses and qualifications across a wide range of disciplines. Continuing education is one of the most dynamic and fast-evolving areas in both UK and global higher education. As a recognised leader in the field, tracing our roots back to 1873, we’re proud to offer high-quality, distinctive programmes for adult learners, many of whom study part-time for personal enrichment or professional growth.

The Role

As our Visual Content Creator, you will be responsible for producing high-quality photography, video, and visual assets that bring the PACE brand to life across our website, marketing campaigns, and organisational channels. Reporting to the Content Manager and working as part of a collaborative marketing team, you will take a hands‑on approach to creating multimedia content, translating campaign briefs and strategic priorities into compelling visual narratives that engage audiences and support our growth ambitions.

Responsibilities

• Own the end‑to‑end creation of photography and video content, from concept and creative direction through to shooting and editing, working with external production partners where required.
• Plan and deliver content for multiple channels aligned to briefs, timelines, and campaign objectives while maintaining visual consistency.
• Lead the adoption of AI‑supported design tools, establishing best practice and maintaining strong editorial judgement.
• Plan and capture authentic stories, working with students, alumni, academics, and internal teams.
• Lead the organisation and optimisation of digital asset management, including storage, naming, version control, and reuse.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting creative briefs and translating them into visual assets for web, social media, print, and digital campaigns.
• Demonstrable experience producing high‑quality photography and video content (including use of mobile and/or lightweight equipment).
• Strong understanding of visual identity systems and experience applying brand guidelines consistently.
• Proven ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders and external production partners.
• Experience working in a campaign‑led, target‑driven environment with a proactive and solution‑focused approach.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Basic understanding of SEO and the role of visuals in supporting discoverability.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and/or Canva.

Additional Information

This role is suitable for hybrid working, allowing you to split your time between in‑person collaboration and remote work. The frequency of remote elements can be discussed with the recruiting manager.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.