Business/Marketing Support Assistant

Reference
1105161

Branch
University of Nottingham

Start date
01/12/2025

Duration
6 Months

Hours and days
Approximately 3.5 hours per week to be organised with the manager directly

Dress code
Smart Casual

Rate of pay
-

Holiday rate
-

Role

We are looking for some Business/Marketing Students to take part in a Marketing Support Opportunity at UoN.

 

This part-time role offers a unique opportunity for a business or marketing student to support the commercialization of academic research. Working alongside a researcher who has already developed a product, launched a website, and secured licensing agreements, the student will help amplify the research’s visibility through digital marketing. Responsibilities include creating and scheduling content for LinkedIn and blog posts, engaging with online audiences by responding to comments, and contributing ideas to grow the brand’s presence. The position is flexible (approximately 3.5 hours per week).

 

Start Date: 1st December 2025

End Date: 30th June 2026

Working Hours: Approximately 3.5 hours per week to be organised with the manager directly

Pay Rate: £14.52 per hour

Holiday Pay Rate: £1.75 per hour

Location: Remote Working

Dress Code: Smart Casual

Duties and responsibilities

• Create and schedule engaging content for LinkedIn and blog posts
• Monitor and respond to comments and messages professionally
• Support marketing efforts related to research licensing and visibility
• Collaborate on ideas to grow online presence and audience engagement

Skills and experience

• Business or marketing student with strong writing and communication skills
• Familiar with LinkedIn and basic content marketing principles
• Interested in research, innovation, and commercialization
• Self-driven, reliable, and open to flexible working hours

 

What you can expect to gain: 

It is expected that this assignment will provide an opportunity for you to develop in the following areas:

• Experience working with a new start up to promote a new product for the food industry.

Location
Working From Home

How to apply

Please apply here!

 

Ensure that you demonstrate how you meet the requirements outlined above in your written application. You will always need to tailor your application to the role you are applying for. Applications may close early if a suitable candidate is found, so apply early to avoid disappointment.

 

This role is being managed by The Flexible Staffing Team at the University of Nottingham, we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, and we welcome applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of our communities.

 

If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process on account of a disability or other health-related condition, please contact the team at FlexibleStaffing@nottingham.ac.uk

 

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