Social Media Manager – Cambridge University Press & Assessment, part of Cambridge International Education
Salary: £35,200 – £45,700
Location: Cambridge, The Triangle Building, UK (hybrid – 2 days per week in office)
Contract: Fixed term (13 months), Full time (35 hours per week)
Are you a strategic and creative social media expert ready to make a global impact in education? Join Cambridge International Education and lead the development and execution of our international social media strategy. This high‑impact role shapes how we engage with educators, learners and institutions worldwide, driving brand awareness, audience growth and meaningful engagement.
About The Role
The Social Media Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping the digital presence of Cambridge International Education. This role is central to our global marketing strategy, supporting brand awareness, audience growth and engagement across key social platforms.
Key Role Accountabilities
* Implement a social media strategy to support brand, proposition and commercial goals.
* Lead the planning and execution of social media advertising campaigns, managing budgets and optimising for ROI.
* Collaborate with content creators and marketing leads to deliver compelling, audience‑relevant content.
* Manage online conversations to build brand loyalty, advocacy and community engagement.
* Maintain a social listening strategy and crisis management framework.
* Define governance principles and best‑practice processes for global and local teams.
* Provide training and guidance to marketing teams to ensure effective and consistent use of social channels.
* Monitor performance, set KPIs and deliver actionable insights to optimise channel impact.
* Stay up to date with social media trends and innovations, recommending new approaches and mitigating risks.
About You
* Strategic and data‑driven, able to turn insights into impactful social media strategies.
* Creative and curious, exploring new formats, platforms and storytelling approaches.
* Digitally confident, with hands‑on experience managing social platforms, tools and performance analytics.
* Collaborative and influential, building strong relationships and guiding global teams.
* Customer‑focused, passionate about delivering engaging experiences to diverse audiences.
* Organised and accountable, managing multiple campaigns and priorities with precision.
Rewards & Benefits
* 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Private medical and permanent health insurance.
* Discretionary annual bonus.
* Group personal pension scheme.
* Life assurance up to 4× annual salary.
* Green travel schemes.
We are a hybrid working organisation and offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid‑working colleagues to spend 40‑60% of their time at their dedicated office, but will consider other arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability.
Application & Closing Date
Apply now – we review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being Sunday 7 December. Interviews will be held virtually on Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 December.
Selected candidates will undergo satisfactory background checks, including DBS, due to the regulated nature of the industry. Please note that Cambridge University Press & Assessment is unable to sponsor this role under the Skilled Worker Visa route as it does not meet the minimum skill requirements.
EEO Statement
Cambridge University Press & Assessment welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural or social class/background. We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace.
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