Digital Content Executive

Location: Leeds - Main Campus

Contract type: Ongoing

Interview date: Thursday 13^th March 2025

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Do you have excellent written and editorial skills with experience in digital content and structuring content for websites?  

The University’s Digital Communications team is looking for a digital content executive to work on Leeds.ac.uk and our student-facing website, For Students. These two websites serve two million users annually, and are critical tools for student recruitment and supporting students and postgraduate researchers during their time at Leeds.  

You will be confident in writing and editing copy for different audiences and purposes, with knowledge of best practice for search engine optimisation and accessibility. You’ll also have experience working with a content management system (CMS). You’ll be comfortable working with complex information, liaising with subject matter experts to transform processes and technical information into user-friendly content. 

You will be able to work independently or in a team, manage priorities and meet deadlines, and also collaborate with stakeholders and colleagues to shape content across these core websites. This role will offer training and development opportunities and is ideal for a content writer looking to broaden their experience and develop content design skills. 

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role is not suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants. Information on other visa options is available at: www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

What we offer in return:

• 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Alice Martin, Operations Manager

Email: A.L.Martin@leeds.ac.uk

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