Web Editorial and Content Assistant (Research) - Fixed Term - RGU07610

RGU; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university in Aberdeen seeks a Web Editorial and Content Assistant to enhance digital content related to research. This role involves collaborating with academics to create compelling content while ensuring compliance with regulations such as GDPR. The university offers flexible working, generous leave, and benefits, focusing on a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

46 days annual leave

Onsite nursery

Pension scheme

Voluntary health benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in web editorial or digital marketing.
• Experience with planning digital content.
• Knowledge of digital accessibility and GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Develop and edit engaging content with academics.
• Assist in delivery of research website content.
• Ensure research materials are updated and publicly available.

Skills

Web editorial experience

Digital marketing

Content Management Systems

Planning digital content

Education

First Degree in Marketing or Computing

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Canva

Job description

Job Summary

Robert Gordon University (RGU) - Aberdeen's university of choice for thousands of staff and students - has a well-established reputation as an innovative and modern workplace, with multiple awards and recognition of our courses and Schools.

With the centralising of REG income, we now have the opportunity to strategically target some of this resource to employ a dedicated Web Editorial and Content Assistant focused on research to curate a suite of content that shines a light on the world-leading and internationally excellent research carried out at RGU.

Your role will be to provide University-wide support and deliver on all aspects of website content related to RGU's research portfolio by supporting our academics to strategically produce compelling external-facing content for a range of audiences that evidences our research impact and infrastructure for REF 2029.

With a First Degree in either Marketing, Computing or related discipline, you should also have demonstrable experience in web editorial or digital marketing and communications, including planning and organising digital content for communications and marketing purposes, and proficient use of web technologies such as Content Management Systems within a commercial environment.

In keeping with RGU's commitment to work/life balance you will have the opportunity to work from home for a portion of the working week and also benefit from a generous pension scheme, 46 days annual leave (including statutory days) an onsite nursery and sports centre, as well as a range of voluntary health and travel benefits.

We are committed to attracting and engaging a diverse range of staff and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome, comfortable to express their ideas, and can reach their full potential. For more information, please visit Our Diverse Workforce pages.

Job Description

RESPONSIBLE TO: Senior Web Editor

RESPONSIBLE FOR: No supervisory responsibility

PURPOSE OF POST: To provide business-critical support to enhance, develop and manage the web content of our research and knowledge exchange portfolio, maximising the positive difference that RGU's research makes to the wider society and economy. The role will specifically focus on ensuring RGU's messaging and web materials are fit for purpose in preparation for the Research Excellence Framework 2029.

With the centralising of REG income, we now have the opportunity to strategically target some of this resource to employ a dedicated Web Editorial and Content Assistant (Research) focused on research to curate a suite of content that shines a light on the world-leading and internationally excellent research carried out at RGU.

The role will provide University-wide support and deliver on all aspects of website content related to RGU's research portfolio by supporting our academics to strategically produce compelling external-facing content for a range of audiences that evidences our research impact and infrastructure for REF 2029.The postholder will work closely with the Director of External Affairs, the Head of Research Strategy, Culture and Performance and target support to the following:

• Associate Deans for Research in each of the seven academic schools
• Interdisciplinary Research Theme Leads
• REF Unit of Assessment Leads
• Members of RGU's REF Governance Groups
• Directors of Research Centres to be established in 2025/26

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• With academics, co-develop, write, produce and edit engaging content for use across a range of digital and non-digital platforms.
• Assist in the development, delivery and review of RGU's research website content in time for REF 2029.
• Ensure that all materials pertaining to research at RGU are updated and, where appropriate, are made publicly available on RGU's website.
• Participate in Research Committee meetings to provide progress updates
• Be a central point of contact for the website and other digital platforms
• Build effective working relationships with colleagues across the University
• Quality check digital content and ensure alignment with brand guidelines
• Develop extensive knowledge and understanding of the services that RGU offers, ensuring that website content is driven towards delivering strategic objectives
• Ensure digital content is accessible, user-friendly and compliant with guidelines and regulations
• Assist in providing central governance and advice for colleagues involved in the wider University web presence
• Stay up to date with the latest web and digital content trends and best practice
• Provide support for the delivery of social media and email communications
• Ensure that University information on 3rd party websites is up to date and accurate
• Use analytics packages to produce reports about digital content performance

Person Specification

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications and Professional Memberships

First Degree in either Marketing, Computing or related discipline

Knowledge

N/A

Experience

Demonstrable experience of working in a web editorial or digital marketing and communications role.

Experience of planning and organising digital content for communications and marketing purposes.

Experience of using web technologies such as Content Management Systems in a commercial environment.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications and Professional Memberships

Qualifications and/or membership of CIM IDM or similar

Knowledge

Understanding of web and digital analytics

Understanding of regulations such as digital accessibility and GDPR

Understanding of user experience and SEO best practice

Experience

Experience of working within the higher education sector

Experience of software used for content creation such as Adobe Photoshop, Spark or Canva

Behaviours

Behaviour 1: Decision Making - Experience of using own judgement to make decisions, making collaborative decisions with others to reach conclusions and providing advice or information that will influence the decisions of others

Behaviour 2: Communication - Ability to receive, understand and convey both straightforward information, and information requiring careful explanation, in a clear and accurate manner

Behaviour 3: Team Development - Experience of providing advice or guidance to new starts delivering training or instruction to others on specific tasks or activities

Behaviour 4: Service Delivery - Experience of giving customers a positive and satisfactory service, by providing accurate and up to date knowledge of services available in own and related areas of work