The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.
Experience the pride of being part of a select group – one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.
Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.
The Role:
Are you ready to take the next step in your web content and social media career? We’re offering an exciting opportunity to join our Digital Content Team within the Marketing, Recruitment and Communications department.
We’re looking for a Content Creator who’s enthusiastic, creative, and passionate about digital storytelling. In this 6 month fixed-term role, you’ll work collaboratively across departments to create content for our websites and social media channels for a range of audiences.
You’ll be working with the team to create high-performing content that enhances the University’s reputation, supports student recruitment, and highlights our strengths in student experience, teaching quality, research impact, and industry relevance.
What you’ll do
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Create and optimise engaging content across web and social channels
- Produce high-quality content in multiple formats (video, graphics, copy)
- Use data and insight to improve performance and content planning
- Support community management, monitoring and responses
- Contribute to campaigns and key events (e.g. Open Days, Graduation, Clearing)
- Collaborate across teams and support wider content best practice
What we’re looking for
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Strong content creation skills across digital channels
- Ability to tailor content to different audiences and platforms
- Understanding of SEO, AI optimisation, and accessibility
- Confident using data to inform decisions and improve performance
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Awareness of digital trends and audience behaviours
If you’re ready to make a meaningful contribution and grow your career in a dynamic, supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth a few days a week, hybrid working is available for this role.
The interviews are currently anticipated to be held week commencing 13 July 2026. This appointment is a fixed-term contract for 6 months.
For internal candidates it may be possible to apply for this role under the Secondment Policy . If you wish to apply as a secondee, you must have approval of your line manager in advance of submitting your application form. Please confirm in your application that your line manager has approved this.
If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Nicky Winn at
[email protected]
Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)
Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:-
Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
- Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
- Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
- Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
- Staff wellbeing programmes.
- Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
- Discounted learning.
- Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.
- The perks don’t stop there - click ‘apply’ for further information on My Reward and Benefits
Salary Information:
New appointments will routinely be made to the entry spine point (minimum) for the advertised grade, from where the individual will (in addition to receiving annual cost-of-living-related increases) progress through the pay range to the maximum for the grade, within a reasonable timeframe. This ensures fairness, consistency and transparency in our pay structures. A higher starting salary or market supplement may be available for a truly exceptional candidate when circumstances fully justify a departure from our normal policy.
UKVI Statement
Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.
ED&I Statement:
We are committed to upholding the University’s values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect.
Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.
