Location: | Reading |
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Salary: | £33,966 to £44,263 Grade 6, per annum |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 9th April 2024 |
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Closes: | 7th May 2024 |
Job Ref: | SRF47058 |
We are recruiting a Senior Content Officer to sit within the Content Team reporting to the Head of Content on a fixed-term, 12-month basis (to cover maternity leave).
Within Marketing, Communication & Engagement (MCE), the Content Team creates, proofs and publishes top-class, compelling content across reading.ac.uk, related digital channels and strategically important printed products.
BACKGROUND
The University of Reading (UoR) is among the top 30 UK universities (THE University World Rankings 2023). We operate in a highly competitive, global market – and it has never been so challenging to attract research income, students, academic & professional staff.
It is the role of the Marketing, Communication and Engagement function to provide expert, professional marketing, engagement and communication strategy and delivery. We work in a matrix management model to build the University’s reputation, brand & profile, and deliver robust, innovative and global campaigns to support recruitment, fundraising and engagement targets.
ABOUT YOU
You will be highly motivated, astute, strategic, & proactive. You will work with confidence and be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders with different levels of technical understanding. You will generate innovative solutions to challenges where there may be no clear precedents. You must be able to work at pace in a fast-moving environment – able to spot opportunities early to stay ahead of our competitors.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Informal contact details
Contact role: Head of Content
Contact name: Martin Watts
Contact phone: 0118 378 2452
Contact email: m.r.watts@reading.ac.uk
Alternative informal contact details
Contact role: Head of Marketing Projects and Planning
Contact name: Vicky Baldwin
Contact phone: Via email
Contact email: v.l.baldwin@reading.ac.uk
Interviews: Tuesday 21 May 2024
By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.
The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
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