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Assistant Social Media Manager

Salary Range
£30,619 - £35,308
£2,552 - £2,942 / mo

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Location Base
Salford, North West England, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Opportunity ID

1606

Opportunity Closing Date

31/05/2023, 23:55

Primary Location Salford - Peel Park Campus School or Business Unit Marketing, Recruitment & External Relations Contract Type Full Time Permanent Salary

£30,619 - £35,308

Opportunity

We are seeking to appoint a talented and dynamic individual to come and join us at the University of Salford as an Assistant Social Media Manager.

Can you create, collate and communicate content to a diverse audience via social media? If so, we’d like to hear from a strategic thinker who can produce impactful content utilising appropriate digital channels to influence applicant engagement and build our student community.

In this key role, you’ll work as part of a team to produce and deliver strategic plans that align with our student recruitment objectives and help to strengthen the university profile.

You’ll be responsible for liaising with academic and professional services staff to uncover stories about the latest research, teaching and learning, helping to create content which fully represents the University of Salford experience.

Applicants must have proven experience of digital content production and knowledge of the current social media environment; you’ll also be responsible for managing our daily social media enquiries and responding to or escalating any sensitive and potentially damaging issues to help protect the reputation of the University.

We aim to create an inspirational, inclusive learning and working environment, celebrating the diversity of our University community. At Salford you’ll be encouraged to innovate, be courageous and unstoppable, to ensure we're all working to a shared goal of delivering a great experience for our students and wider community.

What’s in it for you? – the benefits

  • Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
  • Generous annual leave - plus the option to buy additional holiday days
  • Flexible working - we support a culture of both flexible and agile working, to help you find the right balance
  • Professional development - a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
  • Our community – there’s a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives
  • The perks! MySalford, our online employee portal, offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts
  • Wellbeing support –dedicated services and facilities to support your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities, including discounted gym memberships
  • Sustainable Salford - We embed sustainability in all aspects of university life and have a commitment to becoming NetZero Carbon by 2038
  • Team Salford - By joining us, you can be part of our ambitious journey and help make a real difference to the people and communities we support

However you identify, whatever your journey has been to get here, come and join us at the University of Salford where we are all proud to belong!

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

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Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

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Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

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Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant Social Media Manager roles across University of Salford's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,619 - £35,308 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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