Job Description

Permanent, Full time, 37 hours per week

Band 4 -

33,002 to 36,636

per annum

About the Post

As University of the Year 2025 in the WhatUni? Student Choice awards, the University of Suffolk has a lot to shout about. Join our Communications team to take a lead in planning and creating our social media content and key student recruitment publications, including our prospectuses.


The University of Suffolk is looking for a dynamic and creative person with significant experience in copywriting, editing and producing publications. Responsibilities will include social media campaigns and content, prospectuses, newsletters and event guides. You will be evidence based in your approach and will monitor the impact of content and social media activities, providing reports, insights and recommendations to the Communications Manager. In your role, you will:


Brief and oversee the work of our student Social Media Content Creators, ensuring it meets strategic aims and reflects the University brand. Maintain and create content for blogs, video and social channels such as LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and Facebook. Manage the production of University corporate publications, including coordinating photo shoots, developing and maintaining the photo library, copywriting and proof reading, providing administrative support, and overseeing required tender processes and production schedules. Manage and maintain a publications and social media planning schedule with clear timelines and responsibilities. Oversee and evaluate design requests received, allocating projects to the graphic designer.

About the Team

The Content Officer (Social Media) will be part of the communications team which sits within the Directorate of Marketing, Communications and International. The Directorate is responsible for student recruitment, admissions, marketing, events, website, social media, external and internal communications. The team has a proactive social group which coordinates various activities through the year The team benefits from agile working, with on-campus time of at leasty 60%, however, many people choose to be in the office more often to work collaboratively.

About You

You will be a creative and organised person with excellent writing skills who is able to juggle multiple projects and deadlines in a busy environment. You will have a solution orientated approach to problem solving and have good attention to detail. In addition, you will have:


A degree or equivalent level qualification or experience Experience in the production of publications, including planning and scheduling Be an excellent copywriter and proof-reader Experience creating and posting social media content and strong knowledge of online communications channels A proven track record of delivering multiple projects to strict deadlines in a busy environment. You will be competent in the use of digital systems including Microsoft Office applications and Sharepoint.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for Bands 1-4 and 30 days for Bands 5 and above, plus 8 bank holidays and any university closure days. Enjoy an extra day of paid leave on your birthday, subject to qualifying/service conditions. Flexible working, including family friendly policies. Competitive workplace pension scheme (USS) - with an employer contribution rate of 14.5%, tax relief on contributions and life cover. Staff discounts at a number of local amenities in Ipswich. Discounted membership at various Ipswich Fit sites: unlimited access to gyms, swimming lanes, fitness classes and discounted racket sports; plus discounted membership at Adastral Park Leisure and Sports. Access to a range of high-quality learning and development opportunities Discounted rates for staff approved to study a UoS undergraduate or postgraduate course, subject to a set of criteria and conditions. Cycle to Work scheme. Electric vehicle salary sacrifice. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). Staff recognition annual awards.

Closing Date

: Monday 8 September

Interview Date:

Monday 22 September


For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Jacqueline French j.french@uos.ac.uk


Please see the Job Application Guidance to support your application.

Please be aware that this post is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Please note:

We recommend that you apply as soon as possible, even if the closing date is in the future.


Applications received may be reviewed before the closing date and should we receive a high number of applications for this post, or high-quality applications which demonstrate suitability, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. We may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date.


We are a values driven organisation, committed to ensuring we remain a beacon for aspiration and achievement, while providing a great environment to work and study. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and we encourage applications from under-represented groups.