Students' Union UCL
Key information
Job closes
Salary
14.80

Salary type

  • Per Hour

Contract type

  • Casual

Industries

  • Education
  • Non-Profit

Skills

  • Promotion / Marketing

Working hours

  • Part-time
About the job

 

 

Department               Students’ Union UCL Communications and Engagement

 

Reports to                  Students’ Union UCL Communications Engagement Coordinator 

 

Pay                              £14.80 p/h

 

Hours                          Casual, approx. 3 hours per 2 weeks

 

Purpose of the job

We’re seeking creative and self-motivated students to assist in social media, website, and email content creation. From writing articles for the website to producing Instagram reels, you will help to communicate key messages to students and keep the Union’s social media channels engaging and on trend.

 

About the Union

Students’ Union UCL is an organisation that exists to make more happen. We are the representative body for University College London’s (UCL) students, one of the most diverse student communities in the world. UCL students have the potential to do anything, and the Union leads an essential role in helping them to achieve things they may have never thought possible. As a charity we deliver a wide range of services and representative functions for students.

 

Our Vision:

To be the best part of the UCL student experience.

 

Our Mission:

 We’re here to help students...

  • Make more of their time at UCL.
  • Get more of the support they need from our advice and welfare services.
  • Be more connected with the university and other students as we represent and reflect their views.
  • Experience more at university through our societies, activities, sports and events.
  • Feel more at home in our excellent spaces.

 

Our Values:

Community Building, Democratic, Empowering, Sustainable, Inclusive, Fun and Bold.

Job description

 

  • Support the communications team to create content for social media, website, and email that helps the Union deliver its priorities. 
  • Develop and pitch new ideas for social media content, in line with the Students’ Union’s brand and tone of voice.
  • Stay up to date and provide insight to the team on current trends and upcoming events.
  • Write social media and newsletter copy, paying particular attention to Students’ Union UCL’s tone of voice.
  • Write and edit long-form articles for the Students’ Union website.
  • Record, film, and edit video content to be used across social channels.
  • Where appropriate, use professional equipment to capture video and image-based content.
  • Where appropriate, edit video and image-based content on professional editing software.
  • Assist with any other tasks as required, for example, setting up filming shoots.

Person Specification:

 

 EssentialDesirable
Experience  
Creating video, written, and image-based contentX 
Posting on platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedInX 
Using editing software like CapCut, Canva, or the Adobe SuiteX 
Working in a teamX 
Meeting tight deadlinesX 
Working to a brief X
Copy writing or journalism X
Knowledge  
Awareness of social media trends and formatsX 

 

Understanding of the Union’s role in shaping student life at UCLX 
Skills  
Strong written and verbal communication skillsX 
Ability to balance complex tasks and competing prioritiesX 
Organisational and time management skillsX 
Proactive and able to work independentlyX 
Values, attitude and personal style  
Creativity, flexibility, and an adaptable approach to workX 
Commitment to diversity, accessibility and inclusivity X 
Commitment to sustainabilityX 
Commitment to working in a student-led, democratic environmentX 

 

How to apply

Please complete the online application form. You will need to provide a personal statement where you should outline how you meet the full requirements of the job. Applications will be assessed on this basis. We also have guidance on writing applications available for you. 

Please note the recruitment process below.

Recruitment Process:

  • Write a statement that includes: why you are interested in this role, relevant skills and experience, and any ideas you have for next academic year.
  • Include URL links in the Application Statement box for up to 3 pieces of content you have made.
  • Attend a 20-minute interview, conducted via Teams.

 

 

 

If you require reasonable adjustments for your interview, you will have the opportunity to let us know if you are in invited to interview.

All Students’ Union student staff roles are subject to successful right to work checks. For British & Irish nationals, you will need to bring your right to work documents (e.g. British passport) in to be checked and scanned on campus before your start date. Visa holders will need to provide their share code and can provide a digital copy of their passport online via the onboarding process. Further information will be provided at the time.