Head of Social Media

Responsibilities

• Lead UEL’s social media strategy across key platforms
• Create engaging, high-impact content and campaigns
• Grow our use of video, creators and influencer partnerships
• Lead and develop the social media team
• Work closely with Marketing and PR on integrated campaigns
• Use social listening, analytics and insight to improve performance
• Manage online communities and social responses during sensitive or fast-moving situations

Requirements

• A strong track record of delivering engaging social content and campaigns
• Excellent knowledge of social platforms, trends and audience behaviour
• Experience leading creative teams
• Strong understanding of paid and organic social
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders
• Strong analytical, communication and community-management skills
• You will be an experienced social media leader with strong creative instincts and sound strategic judgement

Preferred

• Experience in higher education would be useful, but we are equally interested in candidates bringing fresh thinking from other sectors.

Benefits

• At UEL, we believe that a great role is about more than just a salary. It’s about the complete package, including our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture.
• We offer a genuinely competitive salary, dependent on experience (DOE), and a range of excellent benefits.