Digital Content Assistant

The University of West London (UWL) is ranked the best modern* university (non-specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2025. 

We are ranked 30th university in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2025, Number 1 London university for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2024 and Best University for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.

The UWL community is a diverse body of students and staff who work together to create an environment of success and achievement. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and promote our values in practice through our commitment to inclusivity, progression, and success. 

*University status awarded in or after 1992

The Department

This post sits within our busy Digital Team which focuses on creating effective content for www.uwl.ac.uk. Our website is often our first point of contact with prospective students, so the team have a key role to play in making sure this initial interaction is positive and engaging and to ensure that the content on the site continues to support our students throughout their studies.  

The Person

We are looking for someone with experience of managing content updates for a public-facing website. You will have a good understanding of how to tailor content for the web and an understanding of how to optimise content for search engines and make it accessible. You will be well organised and able to make accurate and timely updates. Ideally you will also have experience of editing images and videos to use online. Above all, you will take a user-focused approach to creating content, ensuring that it speaks to the target audience. If this is you, we would love to hear from you. 

The Role

This role is based on our campus in Ealing. 

Please note that we screen applications for AI-generated content and value original submissions. 

How to Apply

To apply click on ‘Apply Online’ and fill out the application form. 

Further information about the application process can be found here: https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0  

Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk if you need any assistance with the application process. 

Interview are expected to be held in the week commencing 31st March 2025.

Additional Information  

Read more about working at the University of West London at https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl 

Our department/school is under-represented in terms of staff from minority ethnic backgrounds, of LGBT+ identities, and with disabilities. UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.  

This position does not meet the University criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship.

Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point. 

We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time. 

The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

Closing Date: 23 Mar 2025

Department: Support

Salary: £31,048 to £36,801 per annum