Job Description

Do you have a passion for telling stories creating conceptual and engaging content for social media channels? Do you understand Tik Toks, Reels and shorts as well as the more traditional channels? Are you confident replying to DMs, comments and feedback? Can you spot online trends and hot topics and respond quickly in a fast-paced environment? If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you at East Sussex College.

This exciting role will include:

Every day is quite different in this dynamic role and will give you the opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects. Based at our Eastbourne campus with some travel required to our other campuses in Hastings, Lewes, Newhaven when required


This full-time role involves creating content and posting/campaigning on the Colleges social media and digital channels to develop engaging relationships with our stakeholders and build our online communities, helping to promote brand awareness and raising the profile of the College.


You will be digitally native, aware of the ever-changing social media algorithms, love to create content and eager to learn about how to build a strong and lasting brand values. Supported by the Press and PR executives and part of the marketing team, the role will work closely in collaboration with Director of Marketing to create consistent, complementary, and well-timed campaigns.

If you can demonstrate the following then we'd love to hear from you:

We're looking for someone who is a familiar Social Media user, with some experience in a similar role, enthusiastic, highly organised but flexible with abilities to deliver engaging creative content - written, images and some video.


The role is fast paced with a quick turnaround, full of variety with lots of scope to develop skills in an innovative Communications environment.

Closing date: 18th June 2025

Interview Date: TBC

College location:

Based at our Eastbourne Campus with some travel to our other sites.

Annual salary: Circa 27,000

(Subject to qualifications, skills and experience)

Hours:

Full Time - 37 Hours / 52 Weeks

In return, we can offer you:

A competitive FE salary, generous annual leave & pension, access to funded teaching qualifications, apprenticeships and a range of other training courses to support career development, as well as many other benefits.


At East Sussex College, you'll be part of a welcoming and forward-thinking organisation, committed to making a positive impact through education. The role is fast paced with a quick turnaround, full of variety with lots of scope to develop skills in an innovative Communications environment.


Apply today and take the next step in your career.

To Apply and view the & Person Specification, please register or log in and complete the online form via the 'Apply' link below.

For any queries or to arrange an appointment to chat informally about the role please email

peopleservices@escg.ac.uk

. Please note we are unable to accept CVs in place of an application under our obligations for Keeping Children Safe in Education.

OTHER INFORMATION:

East Sussex College is a people-centric, values-driven, ambitious and inclusive Further Education College with over 1,300 colleagues and over 5500 students.

We offer a broad curriculum including A Levels, T-levels, work based, 14-19, HE and adult programmes with campuses in Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes and Newhaven. This is an exciting time to join us as we grow and develop even stronger pathways for our students and communities.

(ESC PROUD VALUES) POSITIVITY - RESPECT - OPPORTUNITY - UNITY - DIVERSITY

East Sussex College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Application & Safeguarding process:


We are committed to ensuring our colleague recruitment process is accessible for all candidates. If you require adjustments or support to fully engage with any aspect of the process, please get in touch with people services who will be happy to facilitate reasonable adaptions (peopleservices@escg.ac.uk).

Applicants should be eligible to work in the UK, work permits from other organisations are not acceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Prior to interview all shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete an Application Form (including explanation of any gaps in employment), a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form and we will carry out an online check.

Please note that it is an offence to apply for a role at a college if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity.

If offered a role with us, as part of our pre-employment checks an enhanced DBS, references and evidence of qualifications will be required.

Applications may be shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

DEIB commitment (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging):


We embrace the individuality of every person in our community.

We continue to cultivate a people-centric culture where everyone in our college can be their authentic selves, welcoming broad perspectives and implementing initiatives to continue ensuring the college is an equitable and inclusive workplace.

The college is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the diversity in our local communities, considering positive action and reasonable adjustments to address any under-representation where suitable.

ESC particularly encourages applications from black and minority ethnic communities, people with disabilities, males and those who identify as LGBTQIA+ who are currently under represented staff groups.

Recruitment Agencies


We prefer to hire our people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we require additional support. We will be in touch if we need you.