Digital Content Manager (Schools)

Our client are the independent charity that loves and looks after six of the most wonderful palaces in the world. The palaces are the setting for the stories that shape us all, and they re bringing them to people in ways that mean more to them. They want everyone to find themselves in the spaces and stories they share.

Departments: Digital Engagement
Home Palace: Hampton Court Palace, HM Tower of London
Status: Established/Permanent
Salary: £51,896
Salary Rate: Per Annum
Days/Hours of work: Full time, 36 hours per week, Monday - Friday

About the role and about you

They have an ambitious strategy to reach every school in the UK, providing educational resources and benefits to learners nationwide. Online provision for schools is central to achieving this aim. They plan to innovate and grow their digital presence in the education sector, delivering high-quality, engaging digital content and experiences that support learning at all key stages.

As Digital Content Manager (Schools) in the Digital Engagement Team, you will lead the strategic development and delivery of our schools digital programme in close collaboration with their Schools Content Team. You will oversee the commissioning and production of a broad portfolio of digital projects, including live content such as online sessions and live broadcasts, on-demand resources, and digital content within new learning spaces on and off site. You will also play a key role in shaping the digital format of their new Teacher Academy, ensuring it becomes a flagship for professional development and engagement.

This is a leadership role with significant influence. You will manage a team of Producers, foster innovation in content development and production, and build strategic partnerships to extend their reach and impact. You will also lead content syndication projects with third-party partners and contribute to digital marketing campaigns designed to extend reach and engagement. In addition, you will represent them externally at conferences and sector events, acting as an ambassador for their digital education strategy. A key responsibility will be overseeing schools content on their corporate website, ensuring timely updates for bookings, programme information, learning resources and national projects.

You will have extensive experience managing digital projects and budgets, balancing creativity with cost efficiency while delivering high-quality outputs across multiple platforms, including a dedicated YouTube channel for teachers. Your expertise spans digital content production in all its forms, including live platforms, on-demand resources and web delivery, supported by a broad understanding of the National Curriculum and current educational trends. You combine this with strong knowledge of accessibility and SEO/AI best practice, ensuring that every piece of content is discoverable, inclusive and easy to access.

This is a rare opportunity to shape a high-profile programme that will transform how schools engage with heritage and history.

Closing date: 25th November 2025, 11:55pm.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and truly values a diverse workforce. Applications are welcome from candidates regardless of their background.

They are also committed to high quality Safeguarding practices and to ensure everyone is kept safe in their palaces. They have procedures in place to ensure this commitment is delivered and will deal firmly and swiftly with anyone representing their charity who does not meet their required standards

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