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.

FURTHER DETAILS

Job Description & Person Specification

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

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 happe