Digital Communications Officer

Employment type: Fixed Term - 12 Months

Hours Per Week: 17.5

The University of London is the UK’s largest provider of international distance and online learning and the convenor of a federation of 17 London-based universities, many of which are among the highest-ranking universities in the world.

Collectively the federation represents a cohort of some 250,000 learners and 50,000 academic and professional services staff. Within this cohort are around 40,000 University of London students who study programmes which are developed and delivered in partnership with our 17 federation members.

The University of London is also home to the School of Advanced Study, the national centre for the humanities and a champion for the arts and humanities.

Although proudly rooted in London, our community and impact are global.

Our passion for increasing access to education and mobilising the collective power and expertise of the federation is central to our ability to transform lives around the world and address the global challenges of the future.

The Role

Digital Communications Officer – The Warburg Institute

This is a part-time 12 month fixed term contract maternity leave cover to manage the Warburg Institute’s digital communications strategy across web, social media and newsletters. The postholder is responsible for shaping and delivering the Institute’s online presence, driving measurable growth in engagement, student recruitment and institutional visibility through coordinated, data-led content and campaigns.

For a full role profile, please refer to the job description.

Further Information

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your Covering Letter and CV (by clicking ‘Apply’ at the top of this page) before the closing date at midnight on the 25^th of January 2026.

The University will be unable to sponsor candidates for a visa for this role. Successful applicants must be able to prove their right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment.

The University currently operates a Hybrid Working framework involving a mix of working remotely and in the office. Typically, most employees will be able to agree to work remotely for up to 60% of their working week, role dependent, however will need to attend the office on specific days for training or team meetings etc.

The University of London is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive working environment where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We particularly encourage applications from members of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities as this group is currently under-represented at all levels within the University. All appointments will be made on merit, based on the criteria named in the job description.

Pursuing excellence in education and equal opportunities.

University of London Benefits

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