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

Preferred

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

Benefits

• Benefits Package
• 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.
• You can explore our full benefits package here: https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-professional-services-positions
• Building an Inclusive Future
• As an inclusive, equal-opportunities employer, our Stonewall membership and Athena Swan awards reflect our ongoing dedication to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we’re committed to closing the "diversity pay gap". We’re proud of the progress we’ve made and honest that there’s more to do. We’re determined to keep moving forward so everyone at UEL can thrive.
• We're a disability confident employer and value all applications. Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.