Digital Communications Officer (111703-0626) at University of Warwick | Coventry, UK | £36K/yr – £46K/yr

University of Warwick

Digital Communications Officer (111703-0626)

Coventry, UK (On-site)

£36K/yr – £46K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the department’s digital narrative and channel mix, turning complex policy ideas into clear stories for students and academics while maintaining accessible, SEO-aware properties across websites and social.

Growth/Content: Own digital comms strategy, content across channels, and analytics to boost reach and impact.
Audience & UX: Translate ideas for diverse audiences and manage CMS, SEO, accessibility, and UX constraints.
Operations: Oversee websites and social channels, juggling priorities in a fast-paced academic setting.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Lead and deliver digital communications in the Department of Politics and International Studies.
Develop the Department’s digital communications strategy and plan, create and deliver content across a wide range of digital channels.
Oversee ownership of websites and social media channels, using analytics to enhance reach, engagement and impact.
Translate complex ideas into clear, engaging content for audiences from prospective students to academic stakeholders.
Work with CMS platforms and apply understanding of AEO/SEO, accessibility and user experience.
Be organized, delivery-focused and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Experience and skills in digital communications (as per job description).
Ability to work with CMS platforms.
Understanding of AEO/SEO, accessibility and user experience.
Strong content creation and storytelling abilities.
Delivery-focused with ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

An attractive pension scheme.
30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
Onsite childcare facilities.
Excellent learning and development opportunities.
flexible working arrangements.
Living Wage employer.

University of Warwick

4.3 Glassdoor

We’re a world-leading university with the highest academic and research standards. But we’re not letting the story end there.That’s because we’re a place of possibility. We’re always looking for new ways to make things happen. And our students, alumni and staff are consistently making an impact - the kind that changes lives, whether close to home or on a global scale.It’s the achievements of our people that help explain why our levels of research excellence and scholarship are recognised internationally.It’s a prime attraction for some of the biggest names in worldwide business and industry.It’s why we’re ranked highly in the lists of great UK and world universities.All of this contributes to a compelling story, one that’s almost 60 years old.Welcome to Warwick.Our social media channels are usually monitored 09:00-17:30 (GMT), Monday to Friday.

Founded in 1965

Coventry, England, GBR

10K employees (238 in marketing)

warwick.ac.uk

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