Job Description

Contract type

Fixed Term (5 years)

Hours

Full time

About the role

We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our building operations team for the Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities as a Digital Content Manager to lead the delivery and continuous improvement of the Centre's digital presence. This includes responsibility for the Schwarzman Centre's website (Culture Suite CMS) and digital signage (internal and external), as well as support for email newsletters and social media.

The Schwarzman Centre is the University of Oxford's new flagship building for the Humanities, bringing together teaching, research, and public engagement in a state-of-the-art, multidisciplinary space. For the first time, seven Humanities faculties will share a single home alongside cultural venues, performance spaces, and a world-class public programme.

Working with the Social Media and Content Officer, and the Audiences team, the postholder will collaborate closely with academics, producers, curators, and professional staff across the Centre to help create and manage compelling, accessible digital content that reflects the Centre's academic excellence and cultural vibrancy. The role will also be responsible for the timetabling and event digital content being displayed in a consistent and timely manner across the building.

About you

The role is ideal for a content strategist who combines strong editorial judgement with a user-centered, data-informed approach. You will have experience in digital content or communications roles--ideally in cultural, academic, or public-facing organisations. You will have proven ability to manage content across websites, email campaigns, and social platforms along with strong visual literacy skills, and the ability to commission or produce multimedia content.

You will be a strategic thinker and confident collaborator with excellent interpersonal communication skills, and demonstrate a passion for inclusive, accessible digital content and engagement. You will need a strong command and experience of web CMS platforms and be proficient in the use of digital tools such as CMS, Google Analytics, social media scheduling, email platforms, Adobe Creative Suite, analytics platforms, and basic HTML/CSS.

The duties and skills required are described in further detail in the job description.

What we offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
An excellent contributory pension scheme 38 days' annual leave Family leave schemes and a comprehensive range of childcare services Cycle loan scheme and discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans Membership to a variety of social and sports club

How to apply

Applications should be submitted online and include a CV and a supporting statement.

As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now.

For further details, please refer to the How to apply section of the job description. Any further enquires may be directed to hr@humanities.ox.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 14 November 2025. Only applications received before this time can be considered.

Shortlisting is expected to take place the following week. Interview dates are to be confirmed..

Please quote Vacancy ID 182817 on all correspondence.

We welcome applications from a broad and diverse range of applicants: if you have any access needs or requirements to make your application journey more accessible, please let us know and we will do our best to facilitate.

Committed to equality and valuing diversity