IT Communications & Digital Content Specialist
| Posting date: | 30 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £41,374 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Including London Allowance |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 May 2026 |
| Location: | Egham, Surrey |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Royal Holloway University of London |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 0426-128 |
Summary
Right to work: Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the successful candidate for this position. Therefore, the appointable candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
Full-Time, Fixed-Term (12 months Maternity cover)
Applications are invited from individuals who welcome the chance to work within IT Services communicating all elements of IT Change.
The IT Communications & Digital Content Specialist will create, manage and execute IT communications strategy and plans.
The role holder will primarily work with IT senior stakeholders and supporting the Head of Pipeline and PMO Governance to ensure technical IT project change communication is translated appropriately for the stakeholders and intended audiences, interacting with the University’s central communications team where appropriate.
The role holder will create, and update IT Programme Change communication on behalf of the Head of Pipeline and PMO Governance and PMO to senior University stakeholders and committees.
Major IT incident communication will be a priority, and the successful candidate will be a key part of the matrix team in Priority 1 and 2 incident response, whilst being accountable for all IT priority incident communication to stakeholders.
The IT Communications & Digital Content Specialist will be accountable for the IT Department’s content on the Student and Staff Intranets, University Apps and social media.
In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:
Generous annual leave entitlement
Training and Development opportunities
Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.
Free parking
The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London. This role offers hybrid working.
To view further details of this post and to apply please visit https://jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk.
For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk
Please quote the reference: 0426-128
Closing Date: 23:59, 13 May 2026
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
The university has adopted hybrid working for some roles therefore some remote working may be possible for this role.
Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history. More information on our structures and initiatives around EDI, including information on staff diversity networks, can be found on our Equality and Diversity Intranet page.
Full-Time, Fixed-Term (12 months Maternity cover)
Applications are invited from individuals who welcome the chance to work within IT Services communicating all elements of IT Change.
The IT Communications & Digital Content Specialist will create, manage and execute IT communications strategy and plans.
The role holder will primarily work with IT senior stakeholders and supporting the Head of Pipeline and PMO Governance to ensure technical IT project change communication is translated appropriately for the stakeholders and intended audiences, interacting with the University’s central communications team where appropriate.
The role holder will create, and update IT Programme Change communication on behalf of the Head of Pipeline and PMO Governance and PMO to senior University stakeholders and committees.
Major IT incident communication will be a priority, and the successful candidate will be a key part of the matrix team in Priority 1 and 2 incident response, whilst being accountable for all IT priority incident communication to stakeholders.
The IT Communications & Digital Content Specialist will be accountable for the IT Department’s content on the Student and Staff Intranets, University Apps and social media.
In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:
Generous annual leave entitlement
Training and Development opportunities
Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.
Free parking
The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London. This role offers hybrid working.
To view further details of this post and to apply please visit https://jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk.
For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk
Please quote the reference: 0426-128
Closing Date: 23:59, 13 May 2026
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
The university has adopted hybrid working for some roles therefore some remote working may be possible for this role.
Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history. More information on our structures and initiatives around EDI, including information on staff diversity networks, can be found on our Equality and Diversity Intranet page.
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