Senior Digital Content Officer

Ref Number

B

Professional Expertise

External Engagement, Communications, Marketing and Events

Department

School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

£43,981-£52,586

Contract Type

Permanent

Working Type

Hybrid

Available for Secondment

No

Closing Date

16-Nov-2025

UCL is a radically different university. Founded in 1826 in the heart of London, we were the first university in England to welcome students of any religion and the first to welcome women on equal terms with men. Today, UCL has over 52,000 students and 14,500 staff and is one of the world's top 10 universities.

UCL's Faculty of Population Health Sciences ranked third in the world for public health (ShanghaiRanking's 2026), and is a global leader in public health research, working across disciplines to unravel complex health challenges, while educating the next generation of public and global health leaders. Our exciting cross-disciplinary community encompasses eight institutes and schools, including the Global Business School for Health – the world's first business school dedicated to health. We offer a range of high-quality undergraduate, postgraduate and professional programmes in all areas of population health and clinical sciences.

This is a pivotal role in the Faculty Marketing and Communications team, responsible for delivering strategic content that supports student recruitment, enhances awareness and builds reputation.

They will:

• Manage and maintain the faculty website to ensure content remains accurate, engaging and is optimized for SEO, UX, accessibility best practice and legal requirements.

• Develop, produce and deliver high quality, creative and strategically focused content that meets key brand, research and student recruitment objectives across impactful digital formats.

• Lead in the planning and delivery of the faculty's social media strategy. Proactively identify opportunities across research, academia, student life and events to support faculty objectives.

A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

This role is available from January 2026. The role will be based on-site with a minimum two days per week in our London Euston office.

You will be an experienced digital content specialist with experience in managing website content, social media platforms and in developing and delivering multi-channel digital communications.

You will have:

• Significant experience of managing websites using enterprise level CMS platforms.

• Experience managing social media platforms and scheduling tools in a professional setting.

• Exceptional writing skills and the ability to craft engaging, creative and compelling digital content for a range of audiences.

• Experience using data dashboards, setting KPIs and digital analytics.

Applications without a supporting statement will not be considered.

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Michelle at

If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online, or have any queries about the application process, please contact

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave, 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan On-Site nursery On-site gym Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service Discounted medical insurance.

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As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce.

These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.