Job Description

Vacancy ID


11893


College/Service


Social Purpose


Location


CCI - High Holborn, London UK


Salary


39,644 - 48,394


Contract


Fixed Term


Hours


14


Apply by


20 August 2025, 11:55 pm



The opportunity
The Digital Content and Engagement Coordinator will support the AKO Storytelling Institute team in delivering digital communications and marketing the institute events and activities. The role will focus on engaging both external audiences and internal stakeholders for the institute.
This is a standalone role in Institute but you will work alongside the UAL Communications Department. The post holder will use their creative skills to develop and/or coordinate the production of impactful content that showcases the Institute's work from Labs and the Fellowship programme to public events and research activities. This content will be delivered across our social media channels, newsletter, website and print materials.
The successful candidate will be an organised, enthusiastic and hard-working team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills. They will also be digitally savvy, have excellent IT knowledge and skills. Excellent command of English plus meticulous attention to detail is essential, as are good researching skills.
Your profile
Degree in Communications/Journalism/Writing related subject or relevant equivalent experience
Experience creating content for websites, social media, blogs and newsletters ideally in a culture or Higher Education setting. As well as experience of basic design tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe Creative Suite), email marketing platforms (e.g. Mailchimp) and the Microsoft Office suite.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent ability to write in plain English adapting the message for a diverse audience in an inclusive and accessible way
Strong editorial skills with attention to detail in proofreading and content development.
Advanced organisational, planning and project management skills, managing multiple tasks and deadlines, with the ability to think ahead, prioritise and work flexibly and accurately when under pressure
We are UAL
University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.
Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.
As a University we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.
Application process
We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.
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