Who are we? 

Located in the heart of Manchester, The Union is part business, part charity, part membership body. Operating independently from Manchester Metropolitan University, our aim is to support and represent each one of our student members. Each year our growing team of around 50 full time and up to 100 part time staff, work alongside elected student leaders to make change, improve lives and help fulfil student potential.

Winner of the 2021 Think Student award for the best campaign supporting diversity, The Union is one of 550 students’ unions across the country. And we’re one of the most exciting - with over 38,000 student members and 100 student groups, a huge range of services and a bold strategy.

What's the job?

To assist the Marketing and Communications team in the planning, co-ordination and delivery of communication activity, projects and campaigns, predominantly on social media channels.

To support promotion of our new student bar, Boundary – engaging students through both online and offline channels.

Role specific:

• Capture and edit photos and short videos to highlight events, student life, and campus stories for social media channels
• Attend events in our student bar, Boundary, to create ‘on the ground’ and reactive social media content
• Support with student communications, including student officer profile raising, Union brand storytelling and project communications
• Assist in creating written content including web articles and print materials
• Assist with building and sending emails, including newsletters and targeted campaigns
• Provide administrative support for projects, including booking meeting rooms, taking notes, recording actions, circulating documents and maintaining plans
• Support the delivery of marketing projects and campaigns including Welcome, Elections and Awards
• Support the marketing team to promote events at The Union
• Support with measuring, monitoring and evaluating The Union’s marketing and communications plans, and campaigns
• Liaise with suppliers to gain quotes, order marketing materials and arrange delivery
• Support effective budget management, raising purchase orders and maintaining financial records

The duties described above are not an exhaustive list but are intended as being illustrative of the level and type of work required. The Job Description may be subject to amendment from time to time after discussion with the post holder. This job description does not constitute part of the contract of employment.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for students with a relevant range of experiences and personal characteristics.

Key person specifications include:

Qualifications

• E - A student at Manchester Metropolitan University for the 2025/2026 academic year
• D - Currently undertaking a marketing, communications or related degree

   

Experience

• E - Previous experience in content creation for social media channels
• D - Excellent knowledge of digital communications planning and delivery

Knowledge and skills

• E - Proficient with working on different social media platforms and tools
• E - Ability to create high-quality photos and videos that align with The Union’s brand
• D - Awareness of emerging platforms and trends

Personal attributes

• E - Positive attitude and self-motivated
• E - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• E - Strong attention to detail

Values and ethics

• E - Understanding of and commitment to the principles of equity, inclusion and diversity, and The Union’s values