Writer Work, Jobs in Derby, Eng (with Salaries)

Content Editor
University of Derby —Kedleston
- £32,260 - £41,689 a year
- Weekend availability
- Marketing
- University
- No degree
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Content and Community Specialist
Ideagen —Ruddington
- Full-time
- In-person
- AI
Digital Marketing Copywriter
nurtur.group —Derby
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
Bid Writer
Citizens Advice Mid Mercia —Swadlincote
- £35,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Word processing
- Microsoft Office
- Travel
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Work from home
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Creative Copywriter
Syke Legal Engineering —Leicester
- Remote
- English
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Technical Author
DHL —East Midlands Airport
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
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Senior Bid Writer
Holcim —Coalville
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Mentoring
- Employee discount
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Wilkinson Environmental —Atherstone
- Overtime
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
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- Full-time
- Hybrid work
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Content Editor

University of Derby -
Kedleston

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Job details

Full-time | Fixed term contract
£32,260 - £41,689 a year

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
On-site gym
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
Sick pay

Qualifications

Marketing
Content creation
Organisational skills
Business
Communication skills
Negotiation
Time management
Copywriting

Full job description

Job details

Responsible to

Associate Director (Communications)

Location

Kedleston Road, Derby Campus

Closing date

Sunday 19 July 2026

Salary

£32,260 to £36,251 per annum (for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £41,689 per annum).

Job grade

ATOS 6

Reference

0125-26

Contract type

Fixed term contract until August 2027

Post type

Full-time

Adaptive working type

Hybrid
This role will be based on site, primarily in the named location with the opportunity to work remotely available in line with our Adaptive Working Framework.

About the University

We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.

The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.

We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.

Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.

About the College/Department

The External Relations department brings together student recruitment, marketing, PR, social media, profile and reputation management, development and fundraising, alumni relations and stakeholder engagement into one dynamic, expert function. The team is responsible for telling the University’s story in the UK and internationally – shaping how we are seen, understood and experienced by our audiences.

From creating compelling messaging and content across campaigns, digital channels and events, to building influential partnerships and driving sustainable income, External Relations delivers complex, high‑impact work that is central to the University’s success. Our work supports growth, strengthens trust and reputation, and makes a significant contribution to the University’s long‑term ambitions.

About the role

The Content Editor is responsible for writing and producing printed and digital resources to support the University's marketing plan.

This is a hands-on, broad-ranging role - the post-holder needs to be adaptable and skilled across all areas of content creation with the ability to juggle and prioritise multiple tasks and projects. The successful candidate will create content for brand awareness and recruitment marketing campaigns across a wide range of channels.

This position is offered on a fixed-term basis to cover a period of maternity leave, with the contract due to end in August 2027. There may be the potential for the contract to be extended beyond this date, however this cannot be guaranteed.

About You

You will have excellent communication skills, including the ability to write powerful and compelling copy for a range of audiences and channels, including campaign narratives and brand storytelling.

You will have a proven track record of planning, delivering, and editing effective content outputs across broad marketing channels, including print and digital. This involves project management, briefing design and print teams, managing and working with key stakeholders, and making recommendations to senior colleagues. You will ensure key deadlines are met, and that content performance is reviewed, evaluated, and reported on.

You will be experienced in managing multiple large-scale projects at once, keeping key stakeholders regularly updated on progress. This includes excellent organisation and time management and great interpersonal skills, including negotiation and persuasion.

Principal accountabilities

Write and produce print and digital communications which support student recruitment and other University priorities.

Lead on the writing, production and delivery of the undergraduate and postgraduate prospectuses, liaising with key stakeholders across the department and wider University to develop strong and engaging copy that positions the University of Derby as a first-choice destination.

Maintain and update the Style Guide for Writing and the Why Choose Derby key messages document, ensuring that they are up to date and reflect the University’s brand.

Create compelling narratives for key areas of the University to support colleagues in developing promotional content which boosts brand awareness and raises the reputation of the institution.

Update third-party profile sites and lead the coordination of institutional surveys for major external publications including The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, Complete University Guide and The Daily Mail University Guide.

Peer-review content such as email comms for Content team colleagues.

Review and evaluate content performance, reporting on outcomes and making recommendations to senior colleagues.

Represent the University at key events such as Open Days, Graduation and HE fairs.

Person specification

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

Relevant degree (or equivalent qualification) or relevant, comparable work experience

Experience

Experience and demonstrable success within a similar role
Experience in writing powerful and compelling copy for a range of audiences and channels
Proven track record of planning, delivering, and editing effective content outputs across broad marketing channels including printed and digital resources
Experience of briefing design and print teams with requirements and key dates
Experience of creating, moderating and scheduling social media content across a range of channels for different audiences
Experience of managing and working with key stakeholders and making recommendations to senior colleagues
Experience of planning with defined resources and delivering to this plan, successfully meeting key deadlines
Experience of reviewing and evaluating content performance and reporting on outcomes.

Skills, knowledge and abilities

Excellent communication skills
Ability to write campaign narratives and brand storytelling
Ability to manage multiple large-scale projects at once and keep key stakeholders regularly updated on progress
Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiating and persuasion skills
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Ability to provide a clear brief and project manage complex campaigns
Ability to develop brand narrative and uphold brand guidelines

Business requirements

Ability to work outside of normal working hours (including some evenings and weekends), to support the business during key University events, such as Graduation, Clearing and Open Days

Desirable Criteria

Experience

Understanding of the student recruitment cycle, the broader higher education environment, and youth marketing

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
Local Government Pension Scheme
Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
Discounted onsite gym
Cycle to Work scheme
A flexible working environment
A commitment to personal and professional development

Key contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Recruitment Team, HR via [email protected]

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via [email protected].

Important information

Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

The University of Derby is committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion, regardless of age, disability, trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief (or none), sex and sexual orientation.

We are Disability Confident Employers, demonstrating our commitment to disability inclusion, and invite applicants to highlight adjustments they may require to ensure equitable participation in our recruitment processes.

Further, we are committed to ensuring an environment which is trans and non-binary-inclusive for all our staff, students, partners, and visitors, and continuously review our policies, guidance and training.

When applying to join the University, you can choose your preferred title, including the gender-neutral title 'Mx'. We also ask our candidates if they would like to share their preferred pronouns. This is voluntary but demonstrates our commitment to inclusivity for trans and non-binary candidates. Once employed, you can add pronouns and preferred names onto our system.

The University of Derby undertakes anonymised shortlisting during the staff recruitment process. This means that, when shortlisting, panel members will not be able to see an applicant’s name and will see an applicant number instead. This demonstrates the practical steps we are taking to remove barriers to recruitment by minimising the possible impact of our unconscious bias.

However you identify, we actively celebrate the knowledge, experience and talents each person brings. Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds; therefore we are particularly interested to hear from applicants who will help our leaders and teams be more reflective of our student population.

Read more about equity, diversity and inclusion at the University of Derby.

Environmental Sustainability

At the University of Derby, we are passionate about embedding sustainability into everything that we do. We aim to bring environmental sustainability into all aspects of the University, including teaching, research and operational activities. In line with the University's strategic framework, we expect all our staff to embed sustainability into their working practices and support the University's objective to reach net zero carbon by 2050.

Apply today to invest in your career with University of Derby.

How to apply

You can apply by submitting an online application. Once you have signed in or registered with us you will be able to begin your application. If you are creating an account for the first time, please ensure you provide an email address that you access regularly as this will be our main means of contacting you regarding your application.

The University reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you require any assistance, including the provision of any documentation in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team at [email protected].

Please note all applications must be submitted online by Midnight GMT on the closing date of the vacancy.

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