Social Media Executive

Social Media Executive

Location: Manchester

Salary: £28,000 £30,000

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About UA92

UA92 is deliberately different. Co-founded by Lancaster University and the Class of 92, we are breaking boundaries in higher education by focusing on character and personal development alongside academic success. We are transforming the student experience and empowering the next generation of game changers.

We re bold. We re inclusive. We care. And we re looking for like-minded people to join us.

The Role

UA92 are seeking a Social Media Executive to take ownership of UA92 s social media presence and play a pivotal role in shaping our digital brand. This role requires a balance of creativity and strategy, developing innovative content that engages and develops our audiences, while also managing channels with a data-driven approach to deliver measurable impact.

As the Social Media Executive, you ll manage work closely with our Digital Marketing Lead and Assistant and you will manage UA92 s Student Content Creators, ensuring our content is authentic, bold, and aligned with UA92 s deliberately different approach. You ll be responsible for evolving our social media strategy, staying ahead of trends, and ensuring UA92 stands out in a competitive higher education landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning, delivery, and evaluation of multi-channel marketing campaigns.
• Contribute to the development of engaging content across digital and offline channels.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across student recruitment, PR, events, and digital to maximise impact.
• Monitor and report on campaign performance, using insights to inform improvements.
• Ensure all marketing reflects UA92 s bold, inclusive, and authentic voice.
• Champion UA92 s brand and values in everything you do.

We re looking for someone with:

• Experience in marketing, ideally within higher education, education-related, or creative industries.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, adaptable across audiences and channels.
• An analytical mindset with the ability to interpret campaign data and apply insights.
• Creativity, proactivity, and a collaborative approach to teamwork.

Why UA92

At UA92, you ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that s rethinking higher education. You ll work in a dynamic environment where innovation and collaboration are at the heart of what we do.

We offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• A culture that champions continuous professional development.
• A supportive, inclusive workplace where individuality is celebrated.

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