• Location: On-Site, Newcastle University campus
• Salary: Grade A1 (£24,920 per annum)
• Employment type: Full time
• Period: June 2026- June 2027
• Hours: Typically, Monday–Friday, 9:00–17:00, with occasional evenings required to support events and campaigns

About the Role

Are you passionate about social media, content creation, and digital trends? We’re looking for a creative and organised Marketing Assistant (Social Media) to help shape and deliver engaging content across NUSU’s central social media channels.

This role puts you at the centre of student communications. You’ll be responsible for creating and coordinating social-first content across platforms like Instagram & TikTok, bringing campaigns, events, and services to life in a way that resonates with students.

Working closely with the Marketing & Communications Manager, Media Assistant, student officers, and teams across the Union, you’ll help plan and deliver campaigns, manage content calendars, and respond to social media needs across the organisation.

From Welcome Week and Elections to everyday student moments, you’ll ensure our content is timely, on-brand, and engaging, always reflecting the diversity and energy of our student community.

You’ll also play a key role in spotting trends, analysing performance, and finding new ways to grow engagement and reach.

For full details about the role and responsibilities, please visit our website to view the full job description.

Why Join Us?

At NUSU, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where our team can thrive. As part of our organisation, you’ll enjoy:

✅ 30 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

✅ An extra 4 days off at Christmas

✅ Mental health and wellbeing support

✅ Employer pension contribution (4%)

✅ No dress code – be yourself at work

✅ A culture that promotes work-life balance

✅ Exclusive student and staff discounts

✅ Paid time off for volunteering and charity work

✅ Subsidised food in our Co-op shop and Wetherspoons bar

About NUSU

We are Newcastle University Students' Union (NUSU) – an innovative and student-led organisation dedicated to making the university experience unforgettable. As a charity, we enrich student life through exciting opportunities, wellbeing support, and championing the student voice.

Based at the heart of campus, we offer a dynamic space including a live music venue, bar, supermarket, merchandise shop, food outlets, study spaces, and more. Our Marketing & Communications team plays a key role in bringing this to life, connecting students with everything NUSU has to offer.

How to Apply

To apply, please email your CV, Cover Letter & examples of your social media work to vacancies.union@newcastle.ac.uk.

If you require any adjustments to support your application or interview process, please let us know, we’re happy to help.

Applications will be accepted until Thu 4 Jun 2026, 11:00hrs. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview which will take place on 18 Jun 2026. 

We truly appreciate every application; however, we can only respond to shortlisted candidates. Unfortunately, we will not be able to contact those applicants who haven’t been shortlisted, so if you haven’t heard from us by 8 Jun 2026 this means that you haven’t been successful on this occasion.