Digital Content Assistant (Web Migration)

Contract: Full time (flexible working requests considered), Fixed-term for 1 year

Are you passionate about clear, accessible digital content? Do you love getting stuck into a website and making things better for users? Join us at Oxford as we reimagine our main website for the future.

About the role

We’re looking for a digitally savvy content assistant to help shape the future of www.ox.ac.uk. As part of our web redevelopment project, you’ll work with teams across the University to improve and migrate content to our new Drupal 11 platform. You’ll help ensure everything we publish is accurate, accessible and audience-focused. From refreshing pages and uploading media, to editing content and running checks, you’ll be at the heart of a high-profile project.

About us

Spanning the historic streets of the ‘city of dreaming spires,’ Oxford University has been placed number 1 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for nine years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Here, you’ll contribute to ground-breaking research that tackles global challenges – from advancing sustainability to pioneering healthcare solutions – and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development, and aspirations.

The Public Affairs and Communications Directorate (PAD) plays a strategic and unique role at the University of Oxford. It is responsible for Oxford’s institutional communications, reputation management, media and public affairs. PAD works across six specialist teams – News & Information, Research & Innovation Communications, Campaigns & Digital Communications, Brand & Design, Events, and Public Affairs – to deliver joined-up storytelling that amplifies Oxford’s global voice and strategic priorities.

The Campaigns and Digital Communications team manages digital content and planning across web, social, video and more, as well as integrated institutional campaigns. This role will support the redevelopment and migration of the main University website at www.ox.ac.uk.

This is a dynamic role in which you will work closely with colleagues in admissions, research and wider University teams involved in the delivery programme for our new websites and intranet.

What we offer

Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:

• 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
• One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.
• A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
• An excellent contributory pension scheme.
• Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
• Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.

About you

You’ll have

• Experience creating and editing web content
• A sharp editorial eye and excellent grammar
• Knowledge of digital best practice, including accessibility and UX
• Confidence using a CMS (Drupal experience a bonus)
• A collaborative approach and great communication skills

Application process

To apply, please upload:

• A covering letter/supporting statement
• Your CV
• The details of two referees

We welcome applications from those seeking flexible working arrangements.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 13 June 2025.

Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 30 June 2025 and will be held either in-person in central Oxford or online on Teams.

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