***  This post is open to doctoral researchers in the Arts & Humanities, enrolled at an SGSAH member HEI***

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This post is part‑time (5 hours per week) and fixed‑term for 6 months from the start date.

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 570 years, and today we are one of the world's top 100 universities.  We are delighted to have recently been awarded Scottish University of the Year by the Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.

Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.

We are seeking to appoint a Blogger to join the College of Arts & Humanities on a part time basis.

The post holder will be responsible for maintaining and developing the Scottish Graduate School for Arts and Humanities PhD blog.

The successful candidate will have excellent written communication skills, experience of developing and running a blog and experience of increasing presence and reach for a blog. Experience of using social media to reach different communities is essential for the role.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview and will be asked to do a short task in advance, writing a 200-word blog post from information supplied.

Please note that this post is open to doctoral researchers in the Arts & Humanities, enrolled at an SGSAH member HEI. The appointed Blogger will report to the Partnerships Manager of the SGSAH, Helen Kendrick. We expect the postholder to work largely remotely.

Informal queries are welcome and may be directed to Helen Kendrick at Helen.Kendrick@glasgow.ac.uk

Job purpose 

To maintain and develop the Scottish Graduate School for Arts and Humanities PhD blog.

Main duties and responsibilities

1.  Develop the SGSAH blogging brand to promote SGSAH and doctoral research in the arts & humanities more widely.

2.  Produce a minimum of one blog entry each week (300 words+).

3.  Research relevant topics and angles for blog content.

4.  Identify guest bloggers and schedule guest blog posts.

5.  Ensure all information on the blog is accurate and current.

6.  Build up blog followers to agreed targets.

7.  Liaise regularly with the SGSAH team on content planning.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential:

A1 Skill level equivalent to achievement of Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 5 or 6 (National 5 or 6, Scottish Vocational Qualification level 2 or 3) or equivalent, and experience of personal development in a similar role.

Skills

Essential:

C1 Excellent written communication skills.

C2 High standard of accuracy in writing, attention to detail and thoroughness.

C3 Ability to plan, organise and prioritise work days and weeks ahead, and to respond to changing pressures or requirements.

C4 Initiative and judgement to resolve problems independently e.g. difficulty in sourcing guest bloggers.

Desirable:

D1 Ability to use WordPress.com CMS.

Experience 

Essential:

E1 Experience of developing and running a blog. Please provide link.

E2 Experience of increasing presence and reach for a blog. Please quantify.

E3 Experience of using social media to reach different communities.

E4 Experience of working independently within a larger team.

Desirable:

F1 Experience of writing and/or otherwise engaging with public debate about the PhD experience.

F2 Experience of developing a research-focused blog.

F3 Experience and regular use of social media.

Eligibility - This post is open to doctoral researchers in the Arts & Humanities, enrolled at an SGSAH member HEI. The appointed Bloggers will report to the Partnerships Manager of the SGSAH, Helen Kendrick. We expect the postholder to work largely remotely.

Application Process - Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview and will be asked to do a short task in advance, writing a 200-word blog post from information supplied.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 4, £25,804 - £27,319 per annum pro rata.

This post is part time (5 hours per week) and fixed term for up to 6 months from start date.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.

3 A flexible approach to working.

4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University  https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.

Closing date: 23:45 on Monday 30th March 2026