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Content Designer

This role will be based on the university campus with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner.   We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you a content designer, able to structure, write and edit clear, concise digital content? Are you adept at assimilating information and drawing on insights to produce effective content for different audiences via different channels and in different voices? Can you work quickly, accurately and under pressure?

We are looking for a talented individual to join our Communications team working on many different and sometimes complex projects, with different stakeholders, across a number of initiatives.

The successful candidate will need good stakeholder relationships and management, be able to respond quickly to feedback and use the institutional knowledge they build to advise stakeholders as required.

We are looking for someone with considerable digital expertise. You need to understand web analytics and evaluation tools to inform the team’s work. You should have experience of working with a CMS and understand the associated constraints. 

The successful candidate will understand and apply accessibility standards and have an excellent grounding in digital good practice and use of market insight to shape conversations with colleagues.

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

What we offer in return

  • 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
  • Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
  • Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
  • Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
  • Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Tom Ashurst, Head of Digital Communications

Email: t.ashurst@leeds.ac.uk 

Further Details:
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Job Details
Location
Leeds - Main Campus
Faculty/Service
Professional Services
School/Institute
Communications and Engagement
Category
Administrative and Clerical Support
Grade
Grade 6
Salary
£33,951 to £39,906 per annum
Post Type
Full Time
Contract Type
Fixed Term (12 months as there is a need for temporary cover)
Release Date
Friday 24 April 2026
Closing Date
Sunday 10 May 2026
Reference
CSCOM1177
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