Are you a creative and tech-savvy social media enthusiast looking for an exciting new challenge? The Students' Union is seeking a Social Media Coordinator to join us and help us connect with our diverse student body through social media and digital communications. You'll be responsible for leading a team of student creatives to produce engaging and impactful content for a variety of social media platforms. You'll work closely with our Social Media & Communications Manager and other colleagues to develop and execute social media campaigns that drive engagement and growth.

One of the most important aspects of this role is staying up-to-date with the latest social media and digital communication trends. You'll need to have a strong understanding of emerging channels and best practices, as well as a keen eye for what makes content shareable and relatable. You'll also use analytics and reporting tools to measure the success of our social media activities and provide insights for continuous improvement.

As a Social Media Coordinator you'll have the opportunity to showcase your creativity and digital skills by supporting student content assistants, photographers and videographers to deliver compelling content. You'll be part of a team that's committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, ensuring that all our social media activities are accessible to everyone.

To be successful in this role, you'll need to have a demonstrable portfolio of original, engaging, and impactful content for a variety of audiences across multiple social media platforms. You should also have a deep understanding of the principles of equality and diversity and a commitment to creating content that's inclusive and accessible.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with opportunities for professional development and growth. If you're a social media pro with a passion for creating content that resonates with audiences, we want to hear from you.

Eligibility

Open to either current students at the University of Manchester who are due to graduate in July 2024 or those who graduated from UoM in 2023.

As a staff member, you'll also receive access to our varied benefits;

• 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and additional time off in December
• Training and development opportunities, including access to our eLearning platform
• Flexible working and hybrid working opportunities
• Free Manchester Academy gig tickets
• Access to cheap gym classes with UoM Sport
• Contribution to eyecare such as glasses and contact lenses
• 25 hours of volunteering leave per year
• 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
• Cheap on-site parking

Salary: £23,320 per year

Contract: Fixed-Term 1 year, full-time contract (35 hours per week)

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

Recruitment Guide

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.

Got a question?

We are hosting online drop-in sessions for you to ask any questions you have about the role directly to Francessa Hall, the current Social Media & Communications Co-Ordinator and to Emily Clugston, Learning & Development Assistant in the People Team.

Please book a slot via Calendly here.

Recruitment Timeline

Applications opened on 15th April at 9am.

Applications will close on 7th May at 23:59pm.

We may close applications early, so we recommend that you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We will send an advance warning to all draft applicants 2 hours before closure if it's earlier than the expected date.

We aim to interview on/around the 3rd June.

The role is expected to commence on the 1st July 2024.

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