Job Description

We’re seeking an experienced digital professional with in-depth knowledge and experience of social media channels, audiences and content. As Social Media Manager you will bring a creative approach to driving cut through and bringing our world-leading research, exceptional student experience and diverse partnerships and innovation to life, driving student retention and recruitment and building the reputation of the University.

Alongside content production, you’ll play a key role in community and reputation management, including monitoring our channels, engaging with followers and supporting issues management.

Your creative skills will be matched by a keen eye for detail and a zest for planning. You’ll be responsible for reporting on content effectiveness and spotting areas for improvement. You’ll keep on top of social media content and campaigns planning, ensuring social activity joins up with wider communications and marketing plans.

This is a fast-paced, hands-on role where attention to detail, creativity and collaboration are vital.

For this position the department may consider a part time applicant working no less than 30 hours per week. A responsibility within this role is to support emergency, reactive/reputational communications.

Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth a few days a week, hybrid working is available for this role. You will on occasion work out of standard hours e.g. to support key events such as Open Days for which notice is provided and time off in lieu is granted.

If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Cathy Banks at cathy.banks@port.ac.uk.

Employer, External Only:University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)

Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

• Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
• Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
• Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Staff wellbeing programmes.
• Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
• Discounted learning.
• Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.
• The perks don’t stop there - click ‘apply’ for further information on My Reward and Benefits

UKVI Statement

Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

ED&I Statement:

We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community. As an Athena SWAN and Race Equality Charter award holder, a member of Stonewall and a Disability Confident Employer we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills, perspectives and experiences. In addition, we want our workforce to be representative of our diverse student population. Please see our EDI Framework and objectives.

Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.