IT Communications & Digital Content Specialist

Full-Time, Fixed-Term (12 months Maternity cover)

Salary is £41,374 per annum (including London Allowance)*

*This is the expected starting salary for this post however appointment at a higher point may be made for candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills and experience relevant to the role.

Applications are invited from individuals who welcome the chance to work within IT Services communicating all elements of IT Change.

The IT Communications & Digital Content Specialist will create, manage and execute IT communications strategy and plans.

The role holder will primarily work with IT senior stakeholders and supporting the Head of Pipeline and PMO Governance to ensure technical IT project change communication is translated appropriately for the stakeholders and intended audiences, interacting with the University’s central communications team where appropriate.

The role holder will create, and update IT Programme Change communication on behalf of the Head of Pipeline and PMO Governance and PMO to senior University stakeholders and committees.

Major IT incident communication will be a priority, and the successful candidate will be a key part of the matrix team in Priority 1 and 2 incident response, whilst being accountable for all IT priority incident communication to stakeholders.

The IT Communications & Digital Content Specialist will be accountable for the IT Department’s content on the Student and Staff Intranets, University Apps and social media.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement 
• Training and Development opportunities
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution 
• Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing. 
• Free parking 

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.  This role offers hybrid working.

To view further details of this post and to apply please visit https://jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk.

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: 

recruitment@rhul.ac.uk 

Please quote the reference: 0426-128

Closing Date:   23:59, 13 May 2026

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

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