Social Media Student Ambassador

Durham University; North East; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Flexible hours

Casual student role

Job summary

Durham University’s Department of Engineering seeks a motivated student to manage its social media accounts across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, YouTube and TikTok, planning, recording and publishing engaging content with guidance from departmental staff. The casual role pays £13.45 per hour for 2–3 hours per week, with training provided and opportunities to develop filming and editing skills.

Applications are open to Durham University undergraduates and postgraduates; interviews will take

Qualifications

• Casual student role at Durham University.
• 2–3 hours per week commitment.
• Content creation and social media engagement experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the department’s social media accounts.
• Proactively source news stories and engagement opportunities from stakeholders.
• Create content for multiple platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, TikTok) under guidance.

Skills

Content creation

Filming

Video editing

Education

Durham University student (UG/PG)

Tools

Instagram

Facebook

Job description

We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities, neurodiversity and long-term health conditions, and we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.

We will make adjustments to support the recruitment and interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, adjustments will be made to support people within their role.

If you are unable to complete your application via our recruitment system or would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to support you in the application process, please get in touch with us on [e-mail]

Job Description

Social Media Student Ambassador

Job Number:

26001382

Department of Engineering

Graded Casual : - £13.45 Per Hour

Casual/Atypical (Student) - Atypical

Typical/Contracted Hours : 2-3 hours per week

Closing Date

09-Nov-2026, 11:59:00 PM

The University

At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, and a unique and historical setting – Durham is a university like no other. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally.

Across the University we have a vast variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, that is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University.

Further information about the University can be found here .

If you love social media and enjoy creating engaging content, this is a unique opportunity: the Department of Engineering is looking for a motivated student ambassador to help run its social media accounts on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, and to plan, record, and publish short videos on YouTube and TikTok.

Role Overview:

• Work under guidance from departmental staff, and undertake appropriate training.
• 2-3 hours per week to maintain accounts, seek news stories, and create content.
• Skills in filming, video editing, and basic graphic/video content creation are desirable.
• Paid at £13.45 per hour.

The below role descriptor seeks to capture the main requirements of the role consistently, providing a summary of the key duties of the flexible role to help in setting expectations for applicants, flexible workers and line managers. They are not intended to cover all duties which may be required.

Role

Responsibilities

Casual rate

Under instruction from colleagues in the department and following appropriate training:

• Maintain the department’s social media accounts
• Proactively seek news stories and engagement opportunities from relevant stakeholders
• Create content for various social media platforms (consulting with colleagues before posting)

We encourage applications from students from underrepresented groups and aim to create an inclusive environment.

Please note that this role is open to Durham University Undergraduate and postgraduate students only.

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Monday 9th November 2026.

We plan to hold interviews shortly after the closing date.The interview will comprise a 5 minute presentation plus 15 minutes Q&A.

Please note that contracts are for a minimum of one year, starting November 2026.

Should you have any further questions regarding the role please contact Emma Worden (Department Manager) [e-mail] or Sergii Veremieiev (Director of Publicity and Communications, Department of Engineering) [e-mail]

Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement : Not Applicable.

We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities, neurodiversity and long-term health conditions, and we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.

We will make adjustments to support the recruitment and interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, adjustments will be made to support people within their role.

If you are unable to complete your application via our recruitment system or would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to support you in the application process, please get in touch with us on [e-mail]