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1115588
University of Nottingham
14/09/2026
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To be agreed – shifts are between 9am and 12am at a range of events such as Freshers Fair and affilitated club nights
Smart Casual
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Description
Role
Unitemps are acting as an Employment Business, supplying temporary workers, in relation to this vacancy.
We are seeking creative Content Creators to join our Marketing and Communications student staff Freshers team!
Please note that this is for current students of the University of Nottingham only.
We’re looking for individuals with a passion for social media that manifests itself through exploration and brings new ideas to the table. In this role, you will support the Marketing and Communications team by developing engaging and high-quality content for various social media platforms, particularly Instagram. This role entails creating content for UoNSU socials, as well as collaborating with local Nottingham businesses, such as Disco Bowl and Tramlink.
The ideal candidate will have experience with and be active on a variety of social media platforms such as Instagram, as well as potential experience of, graphic design and Adobe Creative Suite. You will also have strong copywriting skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be creative.
This position will be fixed to work during the Freshers welcome period from 14th September 26 for 3 weeks. There will be a variety of shifts available every day within this time period that can be anytime from 9am – 12am, at a range of events such as Freshers Fairs and affiliated club nights, e.g. Ocean and Crisis. Please only apply for this position if you would be available and flexible to work within this time frame and have no prior arrangements.
If you are passionate about creating compelling social media content and eager to work in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you.
Start Date: 14/09/26
Length of Assignment: 3 weeks with the potential for longer
Working Hours: To be agreed – shifts are between 9am and 12am at a range of events such as Freshers Fair and affiliated club nights
Pay Rate: £12.71 an hour plus holiday pay at 12.07%
Location: University Park
Dress Code: Smart Casual
CLOSING DATE: 13/09/26 Please note that the role may close early to applications – apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Duties and responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications and Social Media team to develop and execute content strategies and content briefs for campaigns to be included on the SU social media channels and website.
- Stay informed about the latest trends and algorithm updates on TikTok and Instagram.
- Assist with content shoots at events and activities, including planning, filming and
- capturing behind-the-scenes footage, ensuring high quality output.
- Edit video footage using Capcut, Premiere Pro or similar editing tools.
- Promote events by taking live media footage and posting this on the SU Instagram story.
- Proofread copy for the website or news articles.
- Work to fixed brand guidelines and ensure media is coherent with current communication.
- Generate ideas for content that fit with the Students’ Union image, interviewing students and potentially staff.
Skills and experience
- Experience with and be active on a variety of social media platforms; Instagram Graphic Design experience
- Experience using Adobe Creative Suite
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent spelling and grammar
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships quickly
- Innovative, with an ability to use own initiative to problem solve and improve efficiency in performance.
- Knowledge of what students want to see their SU posting online
- Networking skills
- Strong copywriting skills, particularly for young adult audiences
Location
University park
Additional information
For advice on CVs, covering letters and making applications, please refer to the University’s Careers and Employability Service website.
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 advertised by the Unitemps team at the University of Nottingham, which is part of the Careers and Employability Service. Unitemps is acting as an employment business, supplying temporary workers in relation to this vacancy. We are acting on behalf of a reputable Nottingham company to fill this position. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process on account of a disability or other health-related condition, or if you have any questions about this role, please contact the team at recruit.unitemps@nottingham.ac.uk
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By applying for this role, you are agreeing to that we will share your application information with the recruiter for this role within UoN. Your details will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice which can be found on our website.
If your application is successful, you will need to complete an eligibility to work check prior to commencing work.
How to apply
To apply please email your CV and a tailored cover letter to: katie.giles@nottingham.ac.uk
Please include the following
- CV and supporting statement of no more than 1 A4 page demonstrating how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification section of the Job Description
- A 30-60 second video showcasing/promoting an aspect of student life (e.g. societies & sports, events, UoNSU shops, wellbeing, volunteering, student voice, etc.) targeted at freshers
- Links to any public social media accounts that demonstrate your abilities.
For a full job description and person specification please visit the Student’s Union website https://su.nottingham.ac.uk/about/work-for-us