Digital Engagement Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the City, Culture & Public Engagement department.

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, engaging and organised individual to support the management of the University of Sheffield Player website, which  is a crucial platform enabling us to maximize the reach and impact of our research  You will be friendly, knowledgeable, hard-working and professional, and have an interest in the areas of online engagement by a range of audiences (for example, the general public, practitioners and partners) and how to enhance user experiences.

The Digital Engagement Officer will report to the Public Engagement Officer and will work across the wider team in City, Culture & Public Engagement to support the delivery of key strands of activity within the team’s broader remit bringing together the synergies of the whole team. This approach is detailed in the City, Culture and Public Engagement Action Framework, which is informed by the University’s 2020-2027 Vision and Strategic Plan - specifically the South Yorkshire priority within the Innovation Pillar and the Made Together programme.

The work will involve some interaction with our external website developers and liaising with University staff to develop online content. The main duties will include:

• Editing and updating webpages on the University of Sheffield Player website, the Festival of the Mind website and the Public Engagement section of the University of Sheffield main website.
• Designing and producing digital assets, such as promotional images, GIFs and short videos.
• Managing social media channels and activity, including writing posts to promote new content and events.
• Assisting with the delivery of physical and digital events.
• Liaising with and advising academics on the creation of digital content.

About the University

We’re one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

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