Marketing And Communications Assistant

Salary

from £15.52 per hour

JOB TITLE: MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT

LOCATION:

LSE Students’ Union (On Campus)

WORKING HOURS:

Zero-hour contract
* Variable shift pattern – up to 10 hours per week during term time.

Part business, part charity, part membership body – students’ unions are all seriously fun places to work. They are organisations in their own right. Professionally run, but different. Professional teams support elected student leaders to make change, improve lives and fulfil potential; we help make it happen.

Founded in 1897, LSE Students’ Union is one of the oldest Students’ Unions in the UK and is the representative and campaigning body for students at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Like other Students’ Unions, it also funds and facilitates student activities on campus, including societies, sports clubs through the Athletics Union (AU), the Media Group and Raising and Giving (RAG) charitable fundraising initiatives.

We’re looking for a creative, digitally savvy student staff to join our Marketing and Communications team for 10 hours per week. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in social media, content creation, and communications while gaining valuable hands‑on experience in a dynamic students’ union environment.

This role sits within the Marketing & Communications Team which:

• Support communications campaigns and marketing materials for the Students’ Union
• Manage social media presence and grow engagement, followers, and traffic
• Handle website content and email marketing strategies
• Ensure consistent brand identity across all LSESU platforms
• Research target audiences to ensure content is relevant and appropriate
• Copywriting, editing, and proofreading various marketing materials
• Work with other LSESU departments to create innovative campaigns
• Liaise with LSE staff and external companies on marketing and design issues
• Analyse content performance using analytics software
• Support major events like Welcome Week, Elections, Summer Ball, and more
• Support Sabbatical Officer priorities and student initiatives

• Social Media & Content Creation (Primary Focus)
  • Develop engaging content for our social media channels including Instagram, Tik Tok, and Linked In
  • Create eye‑catching graphics, videos, and visual content that resonates with students
  • Monitor social media trends and suggest innovative ways to increase engagement
  • Track and report on social media metrics and audience insights
• Copywriting & Communications
  • Write compelling short‑form copy for campaigns, events, and initiatives
  • Draft engaging email newsletters and communications for student audiences
  • Ensure all content maintains our brand voice and speaks authentically to students
• General Support
  • Assist with other marketing and communications tasks as needed
  • Collaborate with teams across the students’ union on various projects
  • Contribute fresh ideas and perspectives to our communications strategy

• Friendly, helpful, and engaging manner with good interpersonal skills
• Good organisational skills
• Strong time management
• An interest in communications, and supporting projects and campaigns
• A commitment to equality and diversity
• An ability to handle politically sensitive situations
• Strong creative flair with a portfolio of previous work (social media, graphics, video, or similar)
• Excellent understanding of current social media platforms and trends
• Confident copywriting skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage your own time effectively
• Good communication and collaborative skills
• Proficiency with design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) or video editing software
• Experience working with social media accounts for organisations or personal brands
• Knowledge of email marketing platforms
• Understanding of analytics and performance metrics
• Photography or videography skills

Because you’re excited by the challenge! The exact opposite of corporate, we’re progressive, daring and creative individuals working to make a difference in unconventional workplaces.

• London Living Wage
• Flexibility for work‑life‑study balance
• Enhance your CV
• Gain…