On the 1 August 2026, The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent will form a pioneering new multi-university group called London and South- East (LASE) University Group. Should you join us, you will be employed by LASE but will work as part of the University of Kent academic division, contributing to its distinct strengths, community and identity while also being part of a wider group that brings together the scale, resilience and shared ambition of both universities. Through LASE we aim to deliver outstanding education, impactful research, and meaningful regional and global impact.
Are you a creative storyteller with a passion for producing engaging digital content that inspires future students and brings a brand to life?
As Creative Content Coordinator, you will play a key role in creating compelling content that showcases the University, its students, staff and alumni across digital and social media channels. Working closely with the Social Media and Content Lead, the wider Creative and Brand team, and student content creators, you will produce authentic, engaging content that supports marketing and recruitment objectives, strengthens the University's brand and enhances the student journey.
As Creative Content Coordinator you can expect to be involved in:
- Producing recruitment content for web and social that inspires, engages and adds value to the student journey
- Producing brand content for web and social to increase brand awareness and improve the university’s global reputation
- Managing the student content creators, ensuring they produce authentic content that is aligned to the wider digital content plan. Supporting the students by providing training, advice and guidance on digital content
- Overseeing recruitment content on the university social media channels. Contributing to the planning, posting, scheduling and monitoring of social media posts via a range of platforms
What will you bring to the role?
- Relevant qualification, ideally in digital or communications-based subjects (degree or advanced professional qualification) or equivalent experience
- Experience creating digital content – including video – for use across a wide range of platforms
- Experience in all areas of social media from creating content, to monitoring and reporting
- Experience of working in a marketing, communications or digital team
What we can offer in return:
As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:
- Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
- 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
- Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
- Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health
For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent
We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/
Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact [email protected] quoting reference number EE-042-26-R.
- Occasionally we may need to close a vacancy before the published deadline due to a high number of applications being received, therefore we strongly advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. (All vacancies will be open for at least one week.)
PLEASE NOTE: We prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.
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Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.
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