Editorial and Content Lead

We are seeking an Editorial and Content Lead to take charge of AKOSI's editorial work and shape the Institute's communications content across digital channels.

This is a hands on role for someone who can turn complex ideas and rich project activity into stories that resonate with diverse audiences, strengthening the Institute's profile within the UAL brand.

You will lead our editorial planning, content production, and priority projects. Working closely with the Institute Director, UAL Communications department academics, partners, and external creatives, you'll shape stories in all forms, from idea to publication and set the publishing pace that will help us share our work more widely and effectively.

About you

You're an experienced editorial professional who knows how to turn complex research and programme activity into content that's clear, accessible and genuinely engaging. You'll have a track record of developing and delivering content plans across multiple channels - social, newsletters, and reports- and an eye for spotting the stories that will resonate with different audiences.

You will also have strong editorial judgement, excellent writing skills, and a collaborative approach to working with academics, partners and internal teams.

Strong project management skills are essential along with the ability to manage multiple priorities, resources and timelines effectively. You'll also have strong stakeholder engagement skills, coordinating external designers, writers or filmmakers and overseeing the production of outputs from idea to publication.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

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Closing date: 27 August :55.

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn - a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.