Content Creator in Hampshire, Portsmouth

We are offering a 6‑month fixed‑term role as a Content Creator in the Digital Content Team within the Marketing, Recruitment and Communications department. The role requires you to be in Portsmouth a few days a week, but hybrid working is available. You will collaborate across departments to create content for our websites and social media channels that enhances the University’s reputation, supports student recruitment and highlights our strengths in student experience, teaching quality, research impact, and industry relevance.

What you’ll do:

• Create and optimise engaging content across web and social channels
• Produce high‑quality content in multiple formats (video, graphics, copy)
• Use data and insight to improve performance and content planning
• Support community management, monitoring and responses
• Contribute to campaigns and key events (Open Days, Graduation, Clearing)
• Collaborate across teams and support wider content best practice

What we’re looking for:

• Strong content creation skills across digital channels
• Ability to tailor content to different audiences and platforms
• Understanding of SEO, AI optimisation, and accessibility
• Confident using data to inform decisions and improve performance
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Aware of digital trends and audience behaviours

Salary Information:

New appointments will be made to the entry spine point (minimum) for the advertised grade. Salaries progress to the maximum in a reasonable timeframe, with annual cost‑of‑living increases. A higher starting salary or market supplement may be available for an exceptional candidate.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, including incremental progression
• Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure
• Family‑friendly policies supporting flexible working
• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes
• Staff car parking and discounted public travel
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Recreation facilities (discounted gym membership, food on campus, Library use, staff social activities)

UKVI Statement:

Prior to submitting your application, please 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 obtaining it.

ED&I Statement:

We are committed to upholding the University’s values of ambition, openness and responsibility, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect. This vacancy may close earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.

Internal Candidates:

Under the Secondment Policy, internal candidates may apply as a secondee. Approval from your line manager in advance of submitting your application is required.