Digital Marketing Coordinator (Social Media)

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Communications and PA
Location:  Guildford
Salary:  £30,487 to £32,332
Post Type:  Full Time
Closing Date:  23.59 hours BST on Thursday 11 April 2024
Interview Date:  Monday 22 April 2024
Reference:  014124

A great opportunity new Digital Marketing Coordinator to join the University of Surrey, responsible for creating and coordinating fresh, engaging content that strategically aligns with the University’s social media strategy and is tailored for our central channels and their audiences, including Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, TikTok, Threads and YouTube.  

We value, empower and support every member of staff to get the best out of your unique talents, so you’ll be rewarded with a generous salary, 32 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays, pension contribution of 14.5%, and a unique and vibrant working environment.  

The role

You’ll feed into the creative process by working closely with the University's Social Media Content Producer to create, publish and schedule multi-media content, including photography, film, graphics, and animations, using design software such as Canva and platforms such as Hootsuite. 

You’ll coordinate channel takeovers and Social Media Ambassador-led content, generating new ideas and approaches as well as writing punchy copy that engages key audiences, knowing when to tag others, jump on trends and utilise platform algorithms.

Other responsibilities include:

• Play a key role in maintaining and growing the University's social media presence across multiple brand outposts, primarily via organic, and via paid social activity when required. 
• Gaining a thorough understanding of the University’s thriving and extensive social media network, spotting opportunities to collaborate with other accounts and sharing content that aligns with our strategic objectives.
• Be flexible in your approach, with the ability to be both reactive and proactive when it comes to managing the channels and our online communities. 
• Understand the University’s full offering and the many stakeholder groups that make us who we are, to inform, educate and excite our audiences and deliver truly impactful results.
• Ensure that all content embodies the University’s values of Inclusion, Innovation, Inspiration and Integrity

What’s in it for you?

We think Surrey is an amazing place to work, and we are carefully crafting a dynamic, flexible, and fun place to work and thrive.  

Our campus is a beautiful, leafy environment with carefully designed gardens, vibrant green playing fields, and a picturesque lake. With the buzz of student life and superb working facilities, the University is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research in an inspiring, innovative and diverse environment.

Alongside our gorgeous campus setting, collegiate on-site atmosphere and plentiful development opportunities, we also offer: 

• Competitive Salary 
• Market leading Pension 
• Up to 40 DAYS Holiday: 25 Days annual leave + 7 University Days + Bank Holidays 
• Travel & Family benefits including subsidised rail fare, cycle to work scheme and on-site childcare 
• Student discount eligibility  
• Access to on site world-class leisure facilities at discounted rates 

For more information or to be considered for the role, please apply via the University of Surrey Website.  

The University is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.