Overview
IT Communications & Digital Content Specialist within Enterprise Architecture and Portfolio Management. This is a Full Time, fixed-term (12 months maternity cover) role based in Egham, Surrey with hybrid working arrangements.
Responsibilities
* The IT Communications & Digital Content Specialist will create, manage and execute IT communications strategy and plans.
* The role will primarily work with IT senior stakeholders and support 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 communications 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 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.
Details
* Location: Egham, Surrey
* Salary: £41,374 per annum – including London Allowance; appointment at a higher point may be made for exceptional skills and experience
* Post Type: Full Time
* Hours per Week: 35
* Weeks per Year: 52
* Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Wednesday 13 May 2026
* Reference: 0426-128
* Right to work: The University will not issue a Certificate of Sponsorship. Appointee must be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK for the duration of employment, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
* Contract: Full-Time, Fixed-Term (12 months Maternity cover)
* Application information: Applications are invited from individuals who welcome the chance to work within IT Services communicating all elements of IT Change.
* To view further details of this post and to apply please visit: https://jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk
* Queries on the application process can be directed to the Human Resources Department via recruitment@rhul.ac.uk. Reference 0426-128. Closing date and interview date as specified.
Benefits
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Training and Development opportunities
* Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
* Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing
* Free parking
Other
The university has adopted hybrid working for some roles; some remote working may be possible for this role.
Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI). More information on EDI and staff diversity networks can be found on the Equality and Diversity Intranet page.
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