"Digital Content Editor"

Newcastle University - Marketing, Marketing, Global Recruitment and Admissions - Web Content Team

Location:	Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary:	£31,236 to £34,610 per annum.
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 19th January 2026

Closes: 2nd February 2026

Job Ref: 29012

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

Newcastle University is embarking on an exciting curriculum transformation as part of our Education Strategy 2030+. Through our new Leading Edge Curriculum Framework, we're reviewing the shape, design, content and delivery of all programmes to ensure our students gain the knowledge, skills and experiences they need to thrive academically, professionally and personally.

Our redesigned programmes will place real-world learning at their core—creating opportunities for students to engage with research, industry, practice and society throughout their studies. To support this ambition, we're looking for a passionate Digital Content Editor to join our established and growing team and help deliver our digital vision.

The Role

Our web estate is a vital channel for communicating with a wide range of audiences. As a Digital Content Editor, you will plan, create and refine clear, engaging and optimised digital content that supports both strategic objectives and user needs.

You'll play an important role in improving how content is structured, presented and maintained across our sites, while helping to embed best practice throughout the web design process.

What you'll do

• Plan, write, edit and publish high-quality digital content aligned to user needs and institutional priorities.
• Optimise content for findability and performance (including accessibility and usability).
• Support web projects by managing content workflows and helping stakeholders deliver content effectively.
• Maintain and champion content standards, guidelines and governance.
• Work closely with colleagues across the University to ensure content is accurate, consistent and user-focused.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of our digital content design approach and practices.

About the team

You'll join the Web Content Team, part of Newcastle University's Marketing Team within the Marketing, Global Recruitment and Admissions Directorate. We are a comprehensive, world-class marketing team dedicated to supporting our partners, academics and students.

Our vision for marketing at Newcastle encompasses:

• Embracing a digital-first approach.
• Encouraging our team through personal growth.
• Engaging with our clients and audiences.
• Delivering an exceptional marketing strategy.

We're highly collaborative and innovative, combining a wide range of planning, creative and technical skillsets.

Informal enquiriesIf you have any questions about the role, please contact: Linda Jameson, Web Content Manager - linda.jameson@ncl.ac.uk.

This is a full-time position available for the duration of 24 months.

How to apply

To apply, please upload: Your CV and cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the person specification, as outlined in the job description (available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button).