Social Media Assistant

University of East London; London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic educational institution in London seeks a creative Social Media Assistant to join their External Relations Directorate. The role involves creating engaging visual content, managing social media posts, and actively engaging with the community. Ideal candidates are energetic, curious, and passionate about storytelling through digital media. This full-time position offers competitive pay and a range of benefits in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience using social media personally or professionally.
• Strong writing skills with great attention to detail.
• Ability to use video editing and mobile-first tools.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling visuals and videos for social media.
• Manage and schedule content across various platforms.
• Engage with the community and respond to comments.

Skills

Social media experience

Video editing

Creative writing

Content creation

Job description

Location

Docklands Campus

Salary

£31,100 to £34,117 per annum inclusive of London Weighting

Post Type

Full Time

Post Type

Permanent

Closing Date

Monday 25 August 2025

Reference

1257-25-PS

If you’re a creative thinker, obsessed with social media, and love turning everyday moments into standout content — keep reading!!

We’re looking for a proactive, visual-first Social Media Assistant to join our growing team at a future-focused London university.

About Us

At UEL, we’re on a mission to transform lives through education, supporting our vibrant and diverse student community and building a future-facing institution rooted in innovation and inclusion. Our External Relations Directorate brings together a range of specialist teams—communications, marketing, student recruitment, digital, and more—all working together to drive our Vision 2028 forward.

Our dynamic, award-winning External Relations Directorate is a creative, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. You’ll be at the heart of crafting standout campaigns, creating fresh content across platforms (social / print / digital), and bringing the UEL brand to life for thousands of future students.

About The Role

You’ll be supporting our Social Media Content Manager and social media Officer across all aspects of content and community — from filming and editing to scheduling and reporting. It’s a hands-on, fast-paced role where your ideas are valued, your voice is heard, and your creativity makes a real impact.

What You’ll Do

• Bring UEL’s stories to life with standout visuals — think reels, graphics, short-form video, and more
• Help manage a busy content calendar, turning both planned and spontaneous ideas into scroll-stopping posts
• Support on daily posting and scheduling across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube
• Capture live coverage of key moments like open days, graduation, and big campus events
• Jump into community management — replying, moderating, and keeping things upbeat
  
  

About You

You don’t need to have years of experience — but you do need to bring energy, curiosity, and a passion for storytelling through digital. You’re confident with a phone in your hand, understand that every platform speaks differently, and aren’t afraid to experiment with new formats or tools.

We think you’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Have experience using social media personally or professionally
• Know your way around video editing, mobile-first tools, and visual content creation
• Are a strong writer with great attention to detail
• Bring creative ideas to the table and the initiative to make them happen
  
  

Sound like your kind of gig? We’d love to hear from you.

Benefits Package

At UEL, we believe that a great role is about more than just a salary. It’s about the complete package, including our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture.

We offer a genuinely competitive salary, dependent on experience (DOE), and a range of excellent benefits. You can explore our full benefits package here: https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-professional-services-positions

Equal Opportunities

UEL is an inclusive equal opportunities employer and is proud of our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion achievements, including a zero gender pay gap, membership in Stonewall, and winning Athena Swan awards. We expect all UEL employees to accept our EDI policy and will not tolerate discrimination in any form.

We're a disability confident employer and value all applications. Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process.

If you're ready to join a university that values your outstanding skills and perspectives and is dedicated to making a difference, we invite you to explore a career with us. We are excited to welcome versatile individuals who are committed to advancing their careers while making a positive impact on the world.

Please note that this advert may close earlier than the deadline if we receive many applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Further Details

Job Description & Person Specification

To contact the recruitment team please phone [phone] x 4600 or e-mail [e-mail]

CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted.

At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.