IT and Digital Systems Officer

Overview

Job title: IT and Digital Systems Officer
Department: External Relations
Responsible to: Head of External Relations
Location: London (UK) - Hybrid working
Salary: £32,500 gross per annum
Working pattern: Full-time, 38.5 hours per week
Duration of contract: Fixed term, 18 months (with potential to become permanent)
Start date: As soon as possible

We are building the future of our digital systems and seek a curious, capable IT and Digital Systems Officer to help us achieve this.

• Provide support to UWC International across IT and digital systems, including Google Workspace.
• Assist with ongoing digital infrastructure projects, including a new application platform and CRM, with opportunities to get involved.
• Contribute to the IT and digital landscape within the External Relations team and ensure reliable operations.

• Curious, capable, and willing to learn new systems; experience with Google Workspace is preferred but training will be provided.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Hybrid working – at least 20% in the office and up to 80% from home.
• Flexible working hours – standard 38.5 hours per week with flexibility.
• Generous annual leave – 28 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata for part-time or fixed-term).
• Paid leave for personal growth – up to 2 days per year for volunteering or study leave.
• Learning & development – access to development platforms and a budget for professional growth.
• Enhanced sick pay
• In-person meetings – yearly staff away days, team retreats, and travel to international events as needed.
• Income protection & wellbeing support – includes EAP, medical and mental health support, and wellbeing resources.
• Exclusive discounts & perks – discounts across shopping, dining, lifestyle and entertainment.
• Cycle scheme and eyecare vouchers
• Enhanced family leave – enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Pension – employer contribution up to 8% of gross salary with NEST (UK).

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please confirm eligibility to work or reside in the UK in your application. If you are planning to be USA-based, please indicate this in your application. Offers are contingent on right-to-work checks.

To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV and a cover letter in English (each no more than 2 pages) using the below note. Your cover letter must address your experience, skills against the role, and your reasons for joining UWC International. Include two professional referees with contact details. References may be checked prior to second-round interviews; referees will be contacted only with your consent.

CVs without a cover letter will not be considered.

Deadline for application: 10:00 AM UK time, Monday 10 August 2026

Interviews
:
First round (remote) week of 17 August;
Second round (remote) week of 24 August.

For more information, contact vacancies at the UWC International office to connect with the recruiting manager.

The role may involve travel to UWC schools and colleges. A Basic DBS check or international equivalent is required before a job offer, with references taken up before the second interview stage and only contacted with your consent.

UWC is committed to diversity and inclusion and does not discriminate on grounds such as race, gender, disability, nationality, religion, or age. We strive for an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong and can contribute.