Content Editor Uk Visa Sponsorship

Job Description

Location
Brighton, UK

Hours
Full-time up to 1.0 FTE (36.5 hours per week). Flexible working options may be considered depending on business needs.

Salary
Grade 5: £29,959–£34,132 per year (pro rata for part-time).

Contract Type
Fixed-term for 12 months

About the Role

Join us for a year as part of an exciting university change project. In this role, you’ll help shape and share content that showcases our newly re-imagined curriculum in ways that are engaging, clear, and user-focused.

You’ll create, edit, and check online content driven by curriculum updates, user needs, marketing insights, and brand and legal guidelines. Your work will support student recruitment and ensure a positive experience for users exploring what Sussex has to offer.

Reporting to the Head of Content Discovery and Operations within Digital and Creative Media (DCM), you’ll collaborate with project teams and other key departments to deliver high-quality content on time.

You’ll draw on your expertise and creativity to solve problems and communicate effectively with colleagues across the University. You’ll balance attention to detail with the ability to see the bigger picture and recommend improvements.

Ultimately, your contribution will help present our innovative curriculum in a way that inspires prospective students to join Sussex and make a difference in the world.

About You

You bring creativity, accuracy, and the ability to write clear and engaging copy for a range of audiences and purposes.

You:

Enjoy planning content solutions that meet user and client needs

Have excellent English skills and understand the importance of brand and style guidelines

Thrive under deadlines, bringing energy, initiative, and strong organisational skills

Work confidently on your own but also value collaboration and positive teamwork

Build rapport easily with colleagues and stakeholders

About Our Division

The Communications, Engagement and Advancement (CEA) Division plays a key role in Sussex’s success. We work closely with academic schools and partner institutions in the UK and internationally to attract outstanding students.

Our work supports Institutional Growth Strategies and helps nurture relationships with alumni and friends worldwide—connections that sustain Sussex’s research and reputation.

Why Work Here

Our campus sits alongside the South Downs, offering a beautiful working environment. Falmer train station is a five-minute walk, and there are several bus stops on campus. We promote cycling with dedicated paths and a cycle-to-work scheme.

Sussex is a globally respected, research-led university. It’s our people—faculty, professional services staff, and students—who make this community special.

Learn more about our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Key Details

Informal Enquiries:
Contact Claudia Biedert at c.biedert@sussex.ac.uk

Visa Sponsorship:
This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. Please see our Skilled Worker Visa information for details. Note: Roles below grade 5.3 or £30,960 per year are not eligible for sponsorship.

Expected Start Date:
Summer 2025

Expected Interview Date:
To be confirmed

Application Deadline:
20 July 2025, 5:59 PM

Contract Duration:
12 months fixed term