Social and Engagement Manager

Overview

Communications and Reputation
Location: Lincoln

Salary: From £38,784 per annum

Closing Date: Tuesday 03 February 2026

Interview Date: Monday 16 February 2026

Reference: MAR
031

Help us shape conversations, build communities, and create content that matters.

At the University of Lincoln, were proud to do things differently. In a sector often defined by safe, predictable marketing, weve chosen a more creative, culturally aware path—one that connects with audiences authentically and avoids the dreaded dull. Our University of No Regrets platform reflects that ambition: bold, relevant, and built for a generation that expects clarity, creativity, and proof.

Now, were looking for a Social & Engagement Manager to lead the next stage of our digital journey.

This is your chance to take the reins of our social media presence and online engagement strategy, turning insight into impact and conversation into conversion. Youll lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of social and digital engagement activity across our channels, ensuring everything we do supports recruitment, reputation, and engagement goals.

• Develop and deliver a social media strategy that reflects our brand and audience priorities.
• Build active, positive communities across key platforms through authentic communication.
• Create and curate engaging content from video and photography to social-first campaigns that resonates with prospective students and advocates.
• Monitor performance, analyse trends, and use insight to drive continuous improvement.
• Act as the Universitys lead specialist in social media, promoting best practice and supporting colleagues and ambassadors.

• Experience managing corporate or large-scale social media channels.
• A strong understanding of social platforms, algorithms, and audience behaviour.
• Creative flair and cultural awareness you know what makes content shareable and conversations meaningful.
• Skills in analytics and reporting to measure success and inform strategy.
• Confidence to manage sensitive issues with professionalism and sound judgement.

Were ambitious, creative, and unafraid to challenge the status quo. This role is central to how we connect with audiences and grow our reputation offering the chance to deliver work with genuine cultural and commercial impact.

If you love building communities, shaping conversations, and breaking category norms, wed love to hear from you.