We’re on the lookout for a digitally focused marketing and communications coordinator to join our small but mighty team at JMSU!
As someone who is organised, technically minded, and analytical, you will support the wider M&C team in promoting JMSU’s work to our 27,000-strong student body, playing a crucial role in developing and maintaining our online and digital presence.
A pro at all things website, management systems and data, you will be instrumental in the development and implementation of our year-round digital communications schedule.
Passionate about digital marketing and effective communication in a student-centred environment, your expertise and support will ensure that all our digital channels are accurate, up-to-date, relevant to our audience, and accessible to all.
Armed with enthusiasm and excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, you will play a central role in ensuring the success of the M&C department and the wider organisation.
Salary: Grade C (spine points 10 -14) currently £26,166.56 - £28,883.29 per annum (new hires will start on the lowest pay point)
Hours: Annualised based on a 35-hour working week
For an informal chat about the role please email a.ward@ljmu.ac.uk
Closing Date: 5pm on Thursday 23rd January 2025
Interview Dates: 17 February 2025 or 21 February 2025
About JMSU
It’s our job is to make sure students get the most out of their University experience. We put our students at the heart of everything we do – whether it’s empowering the student voice, planning events, helping to develop campaigns, providing them with opportunities to make friends and learn something new, and everything in between.
I IIf you’re on the lookout for a role in a friendly, hard-working environment which offers bucketloads of autonomy, support and fun, we want to hear from you.
Taking Action on Inclusion
At JMSU, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We're proud to be a welcoming, friendly and inclusive team and want all our people to feel safe and confident to be themselves and feel they belong.
We are also not scared to admit this is a work in progress! We know the importance that students see themselves reflected by our staff team and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from Ethnically Diverse candidates who are under-represented within our core staff team and operate a Guaranteed Interview where the minimum essential criteria are met.
You can read more about this and our commitment to Equality Diversity and Inclusion on the 'work for us' section of our website.
Don’t meet every single requirement?
If you are excited about this but there are criteria you don’t match exactly, please don’t be put off applying. It may not be a deal breaker - just make sure you get across why you think you're right for it and how the gaps may be approached. Even if not right for this role, you might be perfect for another.
We have some great staff benefits
- Location, Location, Location: We’re right in the centre of Liverpool and surrounded by everything the City has to offer
- Commuting made easy: Our main office is a few minutes walk from both Lime Street and Liverpool Central train stations.
- Office goals: Our modern, open-plan office offers good space, staff chat and city views (and our biscuit tin is regularly topped up, too).
- We’re hybrid, baby: Enjoy the best of both worlds - mix up your working week between the office and your home space.
- Annual leave aplenty: Make the most of 32 days of annual leave (plus public holidays) and enjoy regular brtime off.
- ‘Tis the season to be off work: We’re closed for Winter break, so you can take a rest or enjoy some seasonal activities.
- Flex appeal: We offer a range of flexible working options for when life gets in the way of working 9-5, Monday to Friday, and are happy to consider any specific needs
- Every day is a school day: There’s plenty of learning and development opportunities to explore and help you grow, and we have access to all LJMU staff development.
- Carer perks: We offer enhanced parental leave and pay options, including grandparents leave, shared parental leave, adoption leave, maternity and paternity leave, paid emergency time off for carers and paid Carer’s Leave
- Get active for less: All staff can make the most of reduced LJMU gym membership, which includes classes too
- Discounts aren’t just for students: Save extra pennies with access to student discount schemes including Totum, Unidays, Discounts for Teachers and others
- Wellbeing covered: We offer an Employee Assistance Programme, a Voluntary Healthcare Scheme, Individual welling plans and a day one sick pay scheme to help take the extra stress out your life
- Nest Pension Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme; good for sustainability, your pocket and your healthy lifestyle goals!