Content Producer

University College School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Greater London seeks a Communications Officer to develop engaging content for publications, websites, and social media. The successful candidate will maintain brand voice, manage digital communications, and analyze performance metrics. Ideal applicants should have a degree or equivalent experience, strong communication skills, and experience in marketing or journalism. The role offers a salary ranging from £30,000 to £35,000 per annum, along with a contributory pension scheme and additional benefits.

Benefits

Contributory staff pension scheme

Interest-free housing loans

Discounted gym facilities

Complimentary staff lunches

Qualifications

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Confident and creative in developing content across digital, print, and social media platforms.
• Experience in marketing, communications or journalism, with an understanding of how to liaise with the press.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage engaging content across school publications and social media.
• Ensure a consistent brand voice is maintained across all channels.
• Analyze website and social media performance using reporting tools.

Skills

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Content creation across digital, print, and social media

Experience in marketing, communications, or journalism

Ability to analyze website and social media performance

Confident user of Google Workspace

Practical experience in photography and videography

Education

Educated to degree level or equivalent

Tools

Google Analytics

Google Workspace

Job description

University College School was founded in 1830 to promote principles of liberal scholarship. That remains our first and overriding aim. Intellectual curiosity, breadth of study and independence of mind combine to achieve academic excellence; they are not subordinate to it. UCS remains true to the liberal traditions of its founders and continues to work hard to foster independence of mind among its pupils, to value their individuality and to create a diverse and inclusive community. Academic results are excellent. Music and drama are very strong at UCS and the school offers an outstanding range of co‑curricular activities and enrichment opportunities.

The Present Vacancy

To create high-quality, on-brand written and visual communications for University College School. The role focuses on developing engaging content across school publications, the website, social media channels and press materials. The successful candidate will ensure a consistent and up-to-date brand voice is maintained, that promotes the school, celebrates its ethos and highlights its distinctiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Content Creation & Editorial
• Digital & Web Communications
• Social Media Management
• Analytics & Reporting
• Visual Content & Brand Support

Skills & Experience

• Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Confident and creative in developing content across digital, print and social media platforms.
• Experience in marketing, communications or journalism, with an understanding of how to liaise with the press.
• An interest in education and awareness of issues relevant to the independent schools sector.
• Experience creating digital assets, brochures, presentations and event materials.
• Experience maintaining website content, with an eye for user experience, accuracy and SEO best practice.
• Ability to analyse website and social media performance using reporting tools such as Google Analytics.
• Confident user of Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides and Drive) and confident in learning new software.
• Practical experience in photography and videography, including editing and asset management, is desirable.
• Positive, proactive and collaborative, with strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Able to build effective relationships with colleagues across the school and with external agencies.

The Communications Department

The Marketing and Communications team at UCS is a close-knit group of three, dedicated to promoting the school’s identity, celebrating its achievements, and communicating its ethos across a wide range of channels.

Salary and Benefits

The salary for the post is £30–£35,000 per annum. Benefits include a contributory staff pension scheme, interest‑free housing and season ticket loans, discounted use of the on‑site gym facilities (UCS Active), and complimentary staff lunches.

Arrangements for the Appointment

Please submit your application via the UCS page on My New Term. The closing date for applications is 12pm on Monday 16th February 2026. However, please note that we reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during this process; early applications are therefore very welcome.

University College School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check before commencing employment. This is a requirement as the position is within a school working with children aged under 18. UCS will also undertake its own recruitment checks through contact with previous employers, and others, to confirm applicants' identities and their professional records.

To apply, Please submit your application via the UCS page on My new Term