Marketing and Communications Assistant

£20,250 to £24,300
per annum
Post Type:  Full Time
Advertised On:  Wednesday 01 November 2023
Closing Date:  Wednesday 22 November 2023
Reference:  EXT2305

Please note, this vacancy is with the Worcester Students’ Union and not the University of Worcester.

Would you like to make a difference to students lives during their time at university? Are you interested in joining a collaborative, fast-paced team that prides itself on going the extra mile, delivering excellence, and supporting our students to make the most of their university experience?

We are looking for a proactive and creative individual to provide support and assistance across the marketing and communications functions of Worcester Students’ Union (WSU).  You will work closely with the elected Full-Time Officers and core staff team to increase understanding and engagement amongst our members of the range of services and activities we provide for our diverse student body. 

You will be responsible for planning and scheduling WSU’s social media content across a range of platforms, showcasing what we do and the positive contribution we make to the student experience. You will also assist in the creation of content and copy for WSU’s communication channels, including our website, social media, emails, and blogs.

We are looking for someone with experience in social media marketing, with proficiency in copy writing for a wide range of channels. Strong attention to detail will be key, as well as a desire to deliver communications and media that appeal to our diverse student body.

You will:

• Produce engaging and student-focused social media content to showcase WSU services, events, and campaigns.
• Work with the annually elected full-time officers to plan their social media content and ensure that information is student-centred and vibrant.
• Help coordinate the production of WSU’s promotional materials and ensure our marketing material is kept up to date within the Union and the University of Worcester.

You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and abilities within a unique and dynamic environment, getting involved in a whole range of events and activities, whilst making a genuine difference to students at a formative time in their lives. This is a great time to be joining WSU as we begin delivering our new strategic framework. We really look forward to hearing from you.

To apply for this role please complete the application form and send to [email protected] .  Please note that CV’s will not be considered.

Worcester Students’ Union recognises the value of difference and is committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religious belief, age, marital status or disability, or any other individual characteristic or intersectionality of different characteristics.

We want to support a diverse and inclusive work environment as we believe it makes a team more effective and are actively looking for people who share our values.  You can see our work as an organisation and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion here .

We have a number of policies, procedures, and initiatives in place to support good practice around Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), to help provide a positive experience for our students, staff, partners, and key stakeholders. You can find out more here .

We know that diverse candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don’t meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the job description but encourage anyone to apply who can demonstrate a variety of skills and experiences relevant to meeting the requirements of this role. If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application process that may better facilitate your participation, please contact [email protected] for an informal chat. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.

We value diversity and wish to promote equality at all levels

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