About the role

Are you graduating in 2025 or later and want to get some creative work experience in the Research & Insight team?The University of Manchester Students' Union is looking for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join the team as a Social Media and Communications Assistant. In this role, you will have a unique opportunity to shape the online presence and communication strategies of one of the leading Students’ Union Research and Insight team in the country.

We are looking for a current student at the University of Manchester who will be responsible for contributing content relevant to the work of research and insight to improve and showcase its impact. Your creativity knows no bounds, and you have experience in producing engaging content across various platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Blog posts. From captivating copywriting to eye-catching visuals, you understand how to tailor your content to resonate with different audiences, ensuring maximum impact.

You will work closely with our Research and Insight team as well as our Social Media and Communications team to create and implement innovative campaigns that captivate our targeted communities. Your strong written and verbal communication skills will enable you to craft compelling and concise messages that effectively convey our initiatives, results and impact of our work.

You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the creation of engaging multimedia content, including videos, graphics, and photography, to enhance our online presence. At the University of Manchester Students' Union, we value diversity, inclusivity, and equality. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels represented and valued. As an applicant, you should embrace these principles and demonstrate a commitment to promoting equality and diversity in all your communications. This role offers an exciting opportunity for personal growth and development within the field of social media and communications. You will gain hands-on experience working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, collaborating with a talented team of professionals. If you are passionate about social media, have a creative mindset, and possess excellent communication skills, we would love to hear from you.

Eligibility: Must be graduating in 2025 or later.

Working at UMSU

Staff Benefits

You'll get access to our great staff benefits;

• Holiday Pay
• Training and development opportunities, including access to our eLearning platform
• Flexible working and hybrid working opportunities
• Free NUS 1-year student card
• Free Manchester Academy gig tickets
• Contribution to eyecare such as glasses and contact lenses (for roles where you are using a computer screen)
• Access to our employee assistance programme, including 6 free counselling sessions
• 25% discount in our onsite bar and café - 532 Bar & Kitchen and Corridor Coffee
• Access to our cosy staff Community Space which has free breakfast and lunch for you whilst you are in the office

Wage: £12 per hour (plus holiday pay)

Contract: Zero Hours, Fixed-Term until 31st July 2025.

Hours: approximately 2 - 8 hours a week as set out by your line manager. You can expect periods of no work during the year.

Please read the full job description and person specification before applying, as well as our guide to recruitment.

Recruitment Guide

We have a guide that explains our full recruitment process. We recommend reading through this before beginning an application.

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If you are invited to interview with us, we will share our interview questions in advance so you can prepare your responses. We’re more interested in hearing about your experiences and ideas than in testing your memory, and so we want you to feel as prepared as possible.

Inclusivity and Accessibility

We are committed to equality of opportunity and we work hard to ensure we appoint based on merit.

We particularly encourage applications from Disabled or Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African candidates as these groups are currently underrepresented in our staff team.

Recruitment Timeline

Applications opened on 1st April 2024.

Applications will close on 1st May 2024 at 3pm.

We may close applications early, so we recommend that you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We aim to interview on / around 21st May 2024.

The role is expected to commence in August.

Contact

You can contact the People Team with any questions regarding this vacancy or our recruitment process.

Email: jobs.su@manchester.ac.uk

Phone: 0161 306 3279