The SU is looking for a vibrant creative individual who is an excellent communicator to join a fast-paced busy team that supports communication for the whole of the Students' Union.
You will have responsibility for multiple social media platforms as well as an influence over a variety of digital communication outlets. You will not only be responsible for creating content but also for training others and looking after a team of student creators.
The role is ever changing and we’re looking for someone who is adaptable, and who has a real interest in communications and a passion for content creation. Strategic thinking and data insight will be crucial to continually improve our digital communication.
You Will Have
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to be student-led and have empathy with the cause, mission, and values of The SU
- Ability to fully immerse yourself in The SU brand, style, and tone of voice
- Works under own initiative to deliver objectives to agreed targets and a high standard.
- Manages time, workload, and priorities according to strategic need.
- Open, flexible, and transparent ways of working.
- Creativity and innovation within work, with a strong attention to detail.
- Experience of working within the Higher Education sector or with young people
- Knowledge of social media networks, effective use and current trends.
- Excellent knowledge and application of standard IT packages.
- High level of literacy and ability to draft various communications.
- Experience of filming and editing video content to a high standard.
- Knowledge of graphic design programmes such as Photoshop / Canva.
- Experience with training and facilitating the development of others.
Further information
This is a full-time role (36.5 hours per week) for a fixed-term period of 12 months.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Helen Webb, SU Marketing & Communications Manager at hf219@bath.ac.uk.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on 23/24 July 2024.
What We Can Offer You
- a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
- generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
- we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
- an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
- a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
- a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.
Find Out More About Our Benefits.
We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.
We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.
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Closing Date: 16 Jul 2024
Department: Management, Specialist and Administration
Salary: £29,605 to £36,024
