Senior Social Media and Events Coordinator

TN United Kingdom; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Senior Social Media and Events Coordinator to enhance its Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment. The role involves creating engaging content, coordinating events, and implementing marketing strategies to attract students and raise visibility. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in communications, creativity, and a passion for higher education.

Qualifications

• Creative communications professional with strong grasp of social media trends.
• Experience in managing multiple social platforms and producing engaging content.
• Excellent organisational skills and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Create impactful social media content and coordinate strategic campaigns.
• Deliver engaging events that promote the Faculty’s profile.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate marketing activities to strengthen community engagement.

Skills

Social Media Management

Content Creation

Event Coordination

Data Analysis

Organisational Skills

Job description

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Senior Social Media and Events Coordinator, Kingston upon Thames

Client:

Kingston University

Location:

Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

Job Description:

The Role

This role supports the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment by creating impactful social media content, coordinating strategic campaigns, and delivering engaging events that promote the Faculty’s profile. The successful candidate will develop, implement, and evaluate marketing activities that strengthen community engagement, attract students, and raise the visibility of academic and research achievements across multiple platforms.

The role will work closely with faculty colleagues, the central Marketing & Communications team, and external partners to align messaging and ensure a consistent voice in all digital and in-person communications. The role will combine creativity, planning, and data-driven decision-making to support student recruitment, public engagement, and institutional brand awareness.

The Person

The successful candidate will be a creative and driven communications professional with a strong grasp of social media trends, content creation, and event coordination. You will be confident in managing multiple social platforms, producing engaging digital content, and using data to inform strategy and demonstrate impact.

With excellent organisational skills and a collaborative mindset, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment, working across teams to deliver high-quality campaigns and events that raise the profile of the Faculty. A genuine interest in higher education, science, and technology communications, combined with a commitment to inclusivity and continuous improvement, will be key to success in this role.

The Faculty

The Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment was formed in 2022. Its schools bring together interdisciplinary research, improving the scope of the student experience and encouraging partnerships between academia and commerce.

Through a collaborative approach, the faculty offers greater access to resources, knowledge, and information and a broader perspective on its subjects, with teaching and research staff working more closely with their colleagues in other disciplines.

The faculty spans a wide range of disciplines including construction and surveying, aerospace and mechanical engineering, geography, and the environment.