Full time permanent
Location: York
Salary: 25,804 to 26,707 per annum
Introduction to York St John University
Welcoming, challenging and inspiring, York St John University is an empowering place to learn and a rewarding place to work. We re looking for a creative, thoughtful social media assistant to join the Communications team at our award-winning campus in York. You'll join a busy, purposeful environment at the University of the Year for Social Inclusion in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.
The team
The Communications team at York St John is a vibrant, multi-functional group that covers all internal and external communications with staff, students and external parties.
This role will expand the team to seven people who cover a wide range of functions, making sure that internal and external stakeholders are up to date on the latest news and events while ensuring that the University is seen in the best possible light.
The role
This role, reporting to the Social Media Manager, is responsible for supporting a proactive and professional social media function for York St John University. You'll develop accessible, inclusive content that engages with internal and external stakeholders, future and current students, staff alumni and community partners. In addition to the day-to-day monitoring of the main social media channels, you'll also work on campaigns and impact analysis.
The post-holder will support colleagues to uphold the University's brand guidelines and inclusive values.
Required skills and experience
We are looking for a candidate with experience working across multiple social media channels and a real understanding of and passion for communicating via social media :
* The ideal candidate will have good creative skills, be well organised, have good attention to detail and will be an excellent communicator across different media and in a variety of settings.
* Professional experience of shaping clear messages and writing compelling copy for diverse audiences
* Digital skills to deploy communications across multiple platforms
* The ability to work across external and internal communications by building and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders, as well as with our staff and students.
* A creative and inclusive approach to coordinating and delivering social media communications.
* Experience of the HE environment is an advantage, but more important is a track record of delivering engaging social media activity, with the confidence and ability to work with teams from across York St John University.
Additional information
Any queries about the specifics of the role and suitability for the post should be directed to Tom Barker (Social Media Manager) at t.barker@yorksj.ac.uk
Although we will not be asking for a skills test or presentation as part of the interview process, we would encourage candidates to bring examples of their work across social media platforms if called for interview.
Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.
Closing Date: 27 Oct 2025
Category: Admin & Technical (Including Research vacancies)
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