Copywriter


Company:	Newcastle University
Salary:	£32080-34610 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Newcastle, NE1 7RU
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	4 Sept 2026
Closing date:	20 Sept 2026

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Summary

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

The Role

Newcastle University is embarking on an exciting curriculum transformation project as part of its Education Strategy 2030+.

Our new Leading Edge Curriculum Framework will review the shape, design, content and delivery of all current degree programmes. Our redesigned programmes will provide our students with the knowledge, skills and experience they need to develop academically, professionally and personally. Our teaching and assessment will enable students to apply their learning in the real world, providing opportunities to engage with research, industry, practice and society throughout their studies.

To help us with this work, we are looking for three self-motivated, creative individuals to join our Marketing Team as Copywriters.

You’ll be an excellent writer and a proofreading pro; someone who can take complex topics and find ways to simplify them for diverse audiences. You’ll be used to working with SEO, tone of voice and style guides. And you’ll love conducting in-depth research into all sorts of subjects.

Your role will be primarily focused on this key strategic change project. Working in close collaboration with the project team, as well as the wider Content Team, you will write copy for a variety of platforms, with a core focus on optimised web copy.

You’ll be comfortable taking complex subject matter to create compelling stories and content across all our channels.

In addition, you’ll refine your skills in:

- Content marketing

- Web, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) and Answer Engine Optimisation (AEO) best practice

- Interviewing and more

This is a great opportunity to work in a supportive, close-knit Marketing team at a cutting-edge university.

How to apply

There are 2 full-time fixed-term positions until 31 July 2028. There is 1 full-time fixed term position for 6 months. Interviews will be held on 05-06 October 2026. Start date will be agreed with the successful candidate.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact: Claire Burnham, Marketing Project Manager – claire.burnham@ncl.ac.uk

Please provide evidence of how you meet the essential criteria required for the role outlined in ‘The Person’ by uploading a letter of application along with your Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Please state in your application if you would like to be considered for the 6 months post or the posts that end on 31/07/2028

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