Senior Social Media and Events Coordinator
This role supports the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment by creating impactful social media content, coordinating strategic campaigns, and delivering engaging events that promote the Faculty’s profile. The successful candidate will develop, implement, and evaluate marketing activities that strengthen community engagement, attract students, and raise the visibility of academic and research achievements across multiple platforms.
The role will work closely with faculty colleagues, the central Marketing & Communications team, and external partners to align messaging and ensure a consistent voice in all digital and in-person communications. The role will combine creativity, planning, and data-driven decision-making to support student recruitment, public engagement and institutional brand awareness.
The Person
The successful candidate will be a creative and driven communications professional with a strong grasp of social media trends, content creation, and event coordination. You will be confident in managing multiple social platforms, producing engaging digital content, and using data to inform strategy and demonstrate impact.
With excellent organisational skills and a collaborative mindset, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment, working across teams to deliver high-quality campaigns and events that raise the profile of the Faculty. A genuine interest in higher education, science, and technology communications, combined with a commitment to inclusivity and continuous improvement, will be key to success in this role.
The Faculty
The Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment was formed in 2022. Its schools bring together interdisciplinary research, improving the scope of the student experience and encouraging partnerships between academia and commerce.
Through a collaborative approach, the faculty offers greater access to resources, knowledge and information and a broader perspective on its subjects, with teaching and research staff working more closely with their colleagues in other disciplines.
The faculty spans a wide range of disciplines including construction and surveying, aerospace and mechanical engineering, geography, and the environment.
Further information
This is a full time, permanent position with a starting salary of £38,863 per annum.
In person interviews are expected to be held on 30th June 2025.
For informal enquiries, please contact Lesley Stigling, Faculty Operations Manager.
Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.
We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.
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