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Social Media Manager
Grade H
£38,394 - per annum
Maternity Cover 12 months fixed term contract
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced, driven and talented social media professional to join our Recruitment, Marketing and Communications (RMC) department. The postholder will lead on the development, planning and implementation of our central and international social media strategy, enhancing NTU’s global reputation and supporting the university’s strategic priorities and objectives.
Reporting to the Head of Content, the postholder will lead the Social Media team and work collaboratively with teams across RMC including the Marketing and Campaigns team, School Marketing teams and International Student Recruitment team, delivering innovative and sector-leading content for NTU’s organic social media channels (UK and international).
With demonstrable creative and project management skills, you will be educated to degree level or have a relevant marketing or social media qualification. You will have a strong track record of managing engaging social media content for a range of audiences and experience delivering multi-channel social media campaigns. You’ll be a trail-blazer with a keen eye for detail and possess excellent communication and leadership skills along with the ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities.
This position is a fixed term maternity cover role, with employment expected to conclude after 12 months.
About Us
Our award-winning Department of Recruitment, Marketing and Communications, (RMC) is responsible for engaging with key audiences including prospective students to support NTU’s student recruitment targets and driving forward NTU’s reputation and brand. RMC comprises admissions, applicant engagement, student recruitment events and outreach, international student recruitment, marketing and campaigns, content management, creative services, social media, web and digital, public relations and internal and external communications.
If you have a passion for student recruitment, marketing and communications and a drive to make a real difference, RMC at NTU could be the perfect place for you. In return, we offer you a culture of positivity, encouragement and mutual support. The senior leadership team are committed to nurturing talent and helping people reach their full potential. But most of all, we believe in change and growth; in daring to do things differently.
For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Lauren Dunning, Head of Content at lauren.dunning@ntu.ac.uk
Join Us
- Hybrid working - we encourage and offer a mixture of office working and working from home. You're empowered to define how you work best for the benefits of your stakeholders.
- Flexibility - take ownership over how you get your work done. We're open to different working patterns and approaches.
- 25 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
- Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
- Range of health and wellbeing services, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
- Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
- And a whole lot more…
Come and be part of our success. Apply today.
Safe and Inclusive
At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Whilst this role is currently eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route, upcoming immigration rules changes may impact on eligibility for sponsorship, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa for more information.
This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.
