Job Description

Salary

Grade 5 - 32,080 - 34,610 per annum

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full-Time

Job category/type

Fixed Term - Full-Time, Fixed Term - Part-Time

Job reference

REC00004072



The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.

Experience the pride of being part of a select group - one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.

Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.

The Role:

Digital Content Editor (FTC)

Employment basis: Fixed Term - Two Years - We will consider flexible working patterns - part time / full time / job share, please let us know in your application cover letter which you are interested in.

Interview date: 14 November

Are you ready to take the next step in your digital marketing or web content career? We're offering an exciting opportunity to join our Digital Content Team within the Marketing, Recruitment and Communications department.

We're looking for a Digital Content Editor who's enthusiastic, creative, and passionate about digital storytelling. In this two-year fixed-term role, you'll lead a key project supporting our Connected Curriculum - working collaboratively across departments and with academic teams to showcase innovative, employment-focused aspects of our teaching.

You'll be at the forefront of creating high-performing content 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:

Develop engaging, timely, and audience-focused content for the University's websites. Collaborate with academic and professional teams to bring the Connected Curriculum to life. Audit, edit, and optimise existing content using data, UX insights, and research to improve accessibility, SEO, and overall content design. Champion content that reflects our values and drives performance.

What we're looking for:

Proven experience in writing and editing digital web content. Strong communication and collaboration skills. A team player with a customer-focused mindset and the ability to work with stakeholders across the University. A keen eye for detail and a passion for creating content that connects with diverse audiences. Well organised and has demonstrable experience of managing a content project. Drupal CMS experience is beneficial, but not essential as training will be provided.


If you're ready to make a meaningful contribution and grow your career in a dynamic, supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth a few days a week, hybrid working is available for this role.

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This appointment is a 2 year fixed-term contract from December 2025 - December 2027.

For internal candidates it may be possible to apply for this role under the Secondment Policy . If you wish to apply as a secondee, you must have approval of your line manager in advance of submitting your application form. Please confirm in your application that your line manager has approved this.

If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Nicky Winn at nicky.winn@port.ac.uk

Employer, External Only:

University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)

Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale. Generous pension scheme. Generous leave entitlement of 32-35 days a year, plus 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. Staff wellbeing programmes. Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities. Discounted learning. Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme. The perks don't stop there - click 'apply' for further information on My Reward and Benefits

UKVI Statement

Prior to submitting your application, kindly 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 strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community. As an Athena SWAN and Race Equality Charter award holder, a member of Stonewall and a Disability Confident Employer we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills, perspectives and experiences. In addition, we want our workforce to be representative of our diverse student population. Please see our EDI Framework and objectives.

Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.