Senior Digital Engagement Officer

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The University of London is the UK’s largest provider of international distance and online learning and the convenor of a federation of 17 London-based universities, many of which are among the highest-ranking universities in the world. Collectively the federation represents a cohort of some 250,000 learners and 50,000 academic and professional services staff. Within this cohort are around 40,000 University of London students who study programmes which are developed and delivered in partnership with our 17 federation members. The University of London is also home to the School of Advanced Study, the national centre for the humanities and a champion for the arts and humanities. Although proudly rooted in London, our community and impact are global. Our passion for increasing access to education and mobilising the collective power and expertise of the federation is central to our ability to transform lives around the world and address the global challenges of the future.

The Role

We’re looking for a Senior Digital Engagement Officer to deliver engaging, creative and high-quality digital communications that support the work of the University of London’s Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement Office. In this role, you’ll create and manage content across our digital channels – including websites, email campaigns and social media – ensuring everything we publish is consistent, audience-focused, and aligned with our wider digital strategy. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the University to bring our alumni and fundraising activities to life online, playing a key part in how we engage, inform and inspire our global community. You’ll need to be a confident and well-organised communicator, comfortable managing multiple projects to tight deadlines. With strong experience in writing and producing content for diverse, international audiences, you’ll also bring excellent attention to detail and a working knowledge of content management systems and data-driven communications. The post is part of the Alumni Engagement team, and the holder will report to the Philanthropy and Alumni Communications Manager. This post is offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Further information

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your application and CV (by clicking ‘apply for job’) before the closing date at midnight on 14th July 2025. The University will be unable to sponsor candidates for a visa for this role. Successful applicants must be able to prove their right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment. The University reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the published end date should it receive sufficient applications to warrant earlier shortlisting. Preferential consideration will be given to the University redeployment pool.

The University currently operates a Hybrid Working framework involving a mix of working remotely and in the office. Typically, most employees will be able to agree to work remotely for up to 60% of their working week, role dependent, however will need to attend the office on specific days for training or team meetings etc.

The University of London is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive working environment where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We particularly encourage applications from members of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities as this group is currently under-represented at all levels within the University. All appointments will be made on merit, based on the criteria named in the job description. Pursuing excellence in education and equal opportunities.