Student Marketing Assistant

About the role

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the creation of a range of digital content, from email campaigns to social media, while supporting the planning and organisation of University marketing projects and activities, within a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing content for emails and digital channels, including short copy and light edits to images.
• Support the build, proofreading and scheduling of email campaigns using approved platforms, templates and sign-off processes.
• Contribute ideas for email content, social campaigns and other ways to reach prospective students.

Requirements

Essential Criteria

• Have experience working in a team where clear steps and processes need to be followed and can stay organised and flexible when priorities change.
• Can draft and proof short, simple and engaging text for emails or other digital content, following templates and guidance, with close attention to spelling, grammar and tone.
• Can check text, images and layouts for accuracy and consistency in line with brand guidelines.
• Feel confident using everyday digital tools (such as Microsoft Office or Teams) and are willing to learn new marketing systems and basic creative software.

Desirable Criteria

• Have supported email campaigns using an email marketing platform (for example Spotler, Mailchimp or a similar system) under guidance.
• Have prepared or edited simple graphics, photos or short videos using tools such as Canva, following templates or briefs.
• Have contributed content for social media or websites within brand guidelines, under supervision.

We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.

Benefits

• Generous employer pension contribution
• Christmas closure across all departments outside of annual leave and bank holidays
• Purple Place employee discount platform

For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working.