Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Loughborough Students' Union; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A student union organization in Loughborough is seeking a Marketing & Communications Coordinator to engage with the student community through strategic messaging and campaigns. Responsibilities include crafting copy, managing the content calendar, and ensuring LSU's voice is impactful across all channels. Ideal candidates will have excellent writing skills, attention to detail, and a portfolio of social media projects. The salary ranges from £25,013 to £25,280 per annum.

Qualifications

• A portfolio showcasing a range of social media projects must be submitted as part of the application.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate on strategic messaging and multi-channel campaigns across platforms.
• Craft compelling copy and manage the content calendar.
• Shape content across channels to ensure clarity and impact.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative mindset

Passion for student engagement

Job description

Overview

Loughborough Students’ Union is seeking a proactive and creative Marketing & Communications Coordinator to coordinate on strategic messaging and multi-channel campaigns that connect with our 19,000-strong student community.

This role sits at the heart of LSU’s communications team, shaping content across social media, email, web, and print. You’ll craft compelling copy, manage our content calendar, and deliver campaigns that are inclusive, engaging, and aligned with LSU’s values. From Freshers to elections, wellbeing to enterprise, you’ll help bring LSU’s voice to life - clearly, consistently, and impactfully.

We’re looking for someone with excellent writing skills, a sharp eye for detail, and a collaborative mindset. If you’re passionate about student engagement and ready to make a meaningful contribution in a fast-paced, values-led environment, we’d love to hear from you.

If you believe you have the skills and the drive to excel in this role at LSU, please submit your application, ensuring that your application answers demonstrate how your knowledge, skills and experience meet each point in the Person Specification detailed in the Job Description.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate on strategic messaging and multi-channel campaigns across social media, email, web, and print.
• Craft compelling copy, manage the content calendar, and deliver campaigns that are inclusive, engaging, and aligned with LSU’s values.
• Shape content across channels and ensure the LSU voice is clear, consistent, and impactful.
• Support activities from Freshers to elections, wellbeing to enterprise as part of LSU’s communications team.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing skills with a sharp eye for detail.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work across teams in a fast-paced, values-led environment.
• Passion for student engagement and effective communication.
• A portfolio showcasing a range of social media projects (professional or personal) must be submitted as part of the application. Applications received without a portfolio will not be considered.

Details

• Salary: LSU Scale 5, currently £25,013 – £25,280 per annum. Offers will be made at a pay point appropriate to the skill and experience of the successful candidate.
• Location: Loughborough, LE11 3TT, GB
• Closing date: Friday 10th October 2025 at 12:00 (noon).
• Interviews: Week commencing 20th October 2025.
• Inquiries: For informal enquiries or more information about the role, contact Tash Law (Design and Communications Manager): [e-mail].