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Vacancy Id: 10136
College / Service: Academic Development and Services
Location: UAL - High Holborn, London UK
Salary: £38,359 to £47,109 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Term: Full time – 35 hours per week
Apply by: 17 September 2023 at 23:55
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A full copy of the job advert along with other information (such as interviews date, hiring process etc) is available by clicking on the ‘Apply’ button below.
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The opportunity
This role provides the opportunity to:
- Work in the content team to help produce and source effective multi-channel student marketing, recruitment and admissions content.
- Manage content projects from conception to completion ensuring outcomes are measured and reported against agreed aims.
- Research, collate, commission, write, edit and proofread copy and source images for the website, print publications and other student marketing and recruitment content, as required.
- Lead on course page governance, including updating our course page editorial guidance and other process documents as required and liaising with our Quality team and course teams to communicate and implement these changes.
- Manage the University-wide course page governance editorial team, including planning, chairing, presenting and circulating notes from meetings.
- Collaborate with College Web Managers, Admissions, the Digital team and the Quality team to optimise course pages and other webpages for student experience, ensuring all updates are compliant with CMA guidelines and in line with best practice for writing for the web.
- Edit content produced by other teams and departments, ensuring that it meets UAL content guidelines for voice, tone, and style.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and build strong working relationships with agencies and freelancers.
- Review and improve how we use content to address objectives.
About you
The post-holder shall have:
- A degree level qualification in marketing, communication, journalism or a relevant field.
- Excellent copywriting skills and the ability to explain complex information in simple language.
- Understanding of best practice when writing for the web, including Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) principles.
- Working knowledge of best practice in User Experience and Content Design.
- Working knowledge of CMA and QAA guidelines.
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, InDesign and Premiere Pro (Desirable).
- Experience working in a content or editorial position that has required a knowledge of both traditional and digital content principles and techniques.
- Experience of working in the higher education sector.
- Experience of developing and delivering multi-channel creative content, including asset gathering, design, film, photography and copywriting.
- Experience of managing creative marketing and communication projects.
- Knowledge of website Content Management Systems (CMS).
- Experience of working with external agencies and creative suppliers.
- Proven ability to work independently without direct supervision.
- Experience of using strong interpersonal skills to build internal and external networks and develop highly effective working relationships inside and outside the organisation.
If you have any queries you may contact our Recruitment Team via email on PSOstaffrecruitment@arts.ac.uk.
We are UAL
University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.
Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.
Our culture
We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to be members of the Race Equality Charter (REC) and Business Disability Forum, are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed and Living Wage employer and maintain our status as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
Application process
We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.
We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.
If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours’ notice. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please refer to our Contact us page.
Vacancy Id: 10136
College / Service: Academic Development and Services
Location: UAL - High Holborn, London UK
Salary: £38,359 to £47,109 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Term: Full time – 35 hours per week
Apply by: 17 September 2023 at 23:55
Please read through our FAQs page before applying.
A full copy of the job advert along with other information (such as interviews date, hiring process etc) is available by clicking on the ‘Apply’ button below.





