£24k – £33k per annum

Full-time considered up to a maximum of 1.0 FTE (36.5 hours). Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).

Contract Type

Fixed Term Contract

About the role

Imagine yourself at the heart of the University of Sussex Business School’s Communications Team, where your creativity and strategic thinking will shape our digital presence. As a Content Officer, you’ll be the go-to expert for crafting compelling content that engages a diverse audience, from prospective students to industry partners.

You’ll collaborate closely with our Business School Marcomms group, central University comms teams, and key stakeholders, ensuring our web content is engaging and search engine friendly. You’ll make sure our web pages work in tandem with high-quality digital and social media campaigns. Your role will involve writing captivating news articles, blogs, and feature stories, as well as designing eye-catching webpage content.

In this dynamic environment, you’ll manage multiple projects, proactively identifying and developing stories that resonate globally with our Business School audiences. Your insights will help us stay ahead of digital engagement trends, and your work will directly contribute to enhancing our brand and online presence.

If you’re passionate about digital content and eager to make a tangible impact, this role is perfect for you. Join us and be part of a team that’s driving innovation and excellence in business education.

About you

Are you a creative and proactive digital content enthusiast ready to make a significant impact? We are seeking someone with a passion for storytelling and a knack for creating engaging digital content.

Your experience in web content management, HTML, and SEO is complemented by your ability to write captivating copy for diverse audiences. With a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of brand identity and values, you are committed to maintaining high standards across all digital platforms. Tools like Google Analytics are second nature to you, and you use them to keep our content competitive and engaging.

You have a talent for spotting potential stories and developing them into compelling content that resonates with our audience. Your proactive approach ensures that our communications are always fresh and relevant.

Communication is your strength. You build rapport quickly and communicate clearly with team members, managers, and stakeholders. Your interpersonal skills enable you to work flexibly within a small team and independently, always with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

You excel at managing your own workload while being a supportive team player. Your organisational skills are top-notch, allowing you to juggle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines with ease – without compromising on quality. You thrive in dynamic environments and are always ready to adapt and innovate.

About our School

The University of Sussex Business School is a leading institution that drives innovation for social and economic progress, with strengths in sustainability and climate change.

The School aligns with the University’s strategic goal of A Better University for a Better World. The School is a top-ranking global school, 1st in the UK for Annual Research Income 2019-2022 – Chartered Association of Business Schools; 7th in the world and 1st in the UK among science and technology policy think tanks for our Science Policy Research Unit; and 30th in the world and 10th in the UK for Business Administration (Shanghai Ranking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023).

The School is also accredited by EQUIS and AMBA and is a member of the Chartered Association of Business Schools and a Bloomberg Experiential Learning Partner. The School is committed to the Principles of Responsible Management Education and is recognized as a pioneering institution by the Responsible Research in Business and Management network.

Our university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle-to-work scheme.

Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people who work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team, or a Student, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

The University requires that work undertaken for the University be performed in the UK.

Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role may be eligible for sponsorship. Please consult our Skilled Worker Visa information page for further information about Visa Sponsorship. Please be aware that any role graded below 5.4 or £31,396 per annum will not be eligible for sponsorship.

Fixed Term for 12 Months (Maternity Cover)

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