Content Designer

York St John University; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Relocation expenses package

Visa application fee reimbursement

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

York St John University in York is seeking a Content Designer to join the Digital Experience within the Marketing department. You will lead the design and development of high quality, accessible content across the website and digital channels, ensuring alignment with content style guidelines and publishing processes.

You will engage with prospective students and their guardians at Open Days and Decision Days, helping to improve engagement and support the university's marketing strategy through

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to organise own workload and manage competing priorities.
• Knowledge of website accessibility standards and applying content guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of accessible content across website and digital channels.
• Oversee content style guidelines and publishing processes.
• Improve engagement with users and support marketing strategy.
• Engage with prospective students and guardians at Open Days and other events.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Workload management

Deadline prioritization

Job description

Department: Marketing, Student Recruitment and Admissions

Location: York

Salary: £31,236 to £33,951per annum

Closing Date: Thursday 27 August 2026 at midnight

Interview Date: Thursday 17 September 2026

Reference: 117-26

Full time, permanent

Location: York

Salary: £31,236 to £33,951 per annum

Introduction to YSJ University

Sit... Actually the paragraph is: "Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the addition of our London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider."

Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.

The Team

The Digital Experience team brings these values to life on the website, actively championing accessibility and the user experience while consistently applying the York St John University brand and tone of voice. Sitting in the Marketing department, the team consists of the Digital Experience Manager, UX/UI Designer, Marketing and Content Coordinator, Systems Developer, and two Content Designers.

The Role

We are now seeking a Content Designer to join our energetic team in the fast paced and high performing Marketing department, based at our York campus. As one of our two Content Designers, you will be responsible for leading the design and development of high quality, accessible content across the website and associated digital channels. By working to oversee content style guidelines and managing how content is published to our digital channels, you will improve engagement with our users and contribute to the success of our overall marketing strategy. You will also meet, engage and help our audience of prospective students and their guardians at Open Days, Decision Days and other events held on occasional Saturdays.

Required Skills and Experience

As the successful candidate, you will be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and attention to detail, as well as an ability to organise your own workload and that of others, deal with competing priorities, and meet deadlines. You will also have

knowledge of working to website accessibility standards, and experience of using and guiding others to use content style guidelines.

Additional Information

If you need further information or wish to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rebecca Smith, Conversion and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Manager, at [e-mail].

It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview and presentation. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.

Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.

We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.

Our benefits package

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including -

• Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
• Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
• On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software
• Relocation expenses package for certain roles
• Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs (if applicable to the role)

Further information about life at YSJ

Our attached 'further information' document below provides further information about our culture, achievements and testimonials from our employees.

Closing Date - Thursday 27 August 2026 at midnight

Provisional Interview Date - Thursday 17 September 2026