A bit about us

Why we’re here – our mission

We are a charity that supports students at the University of Kent; we are:

• Student led
• Here for our members
• A place of opportunities for our members

Why we do it – our beliefs

We believe every student at the University of Kent should have the opportunity to try out new experiences, have fun, make new friends and be part of a community; we believe every student should have the opportunity to fulfil their potential in life, have a voice in society and make a difference. We believe that Kent Students' Union is integral to empowering students to realise this belief.

Where we’re going – our vision

Our vision is to provide the best student experiences on the planet.

How we’re perceived – our values

Bold – we are brave and courageous; we stand up for students’ rights; we are innovative and we challenge the status quo.

Inclusive – we welcome all people and appreciate their uniqueness; we are champions of equality and diversity.

Supportive – we look out for people; we want students to succeed in life so we offer transformative experiences for them to get involved in; we ensure our staff have a healthy work-life balance.

Staff and Management Structure

Kent Students' Union employs approximately 416 staff to provide services for its members. Staff are of two types: approximately 300 student staff, who work whilst completing their studies at the University of Kent and 116 career roles – professionals who have made working at Kent Students' Union part of their career.

Kent Students’ Union Department: SU Network / Business Development

Assignment: Marketing and Outreach Coordinator

Assignment/job description

Thanks for your interest in joining Kent Students’ Union’s Business Development team, SU Network. SU Network generates income across 11+ campuses in South England. We offer a range of promotional services such as the Freshers’ Fair, to digital marketing such as social media and website ads.

In your role as Marketing and Outreach coordinator, you need to have a passionate creative flair, you’ll help us with all our social media platforms as well as think of fun, creative ways in which we can use our spaces and venues such as Woodys and the Venue.

Your role will be to get involved on our social media platforms, content creation, and increasing our follower count through consistent posting, as well as developing relationships with external clients who are looking to hire our venues to host parties and events, offering great customer service and support, and coordinating with our events and licensed trade teams to deliver amazing experiences for them.

There’s scope to bring your existing experience, if this is marketing, social media or customer service.

Through this role you will be able to gain valuable experience for future careers in marketing, partnerships, sales, business development, and much more.

Person spec:

• Strong communication skills, and an understanding on how to speak to a diverse range of stakeholders
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• A willingness to build on existing and learn new skills
• An understanding of Kent Students’ Union’s core purpose and how Business Development fits within this
• A commitment to equality of opportunity; someone who builds a culture of inclusivity and diversity
• Customer Service experience (Desirable)
• Admin Experience (Desirable)
• Interest in Marketing / Business Development / Partnerships / Sales (Desirable)
• Social Media Skills (Desirable)
• Commercial Hire (Desirable)
• Project Management (Desirable)
• Creative and Outgoing

Hours/Location: 8-12 hours, Mandela Building

Temporary - 3 months with option to extend.

Anticipated start date: w/c 31^st July 2023

Hourly rate: £13.68 ph

Advert start & closing date: 21/05/2025 – 4/06/2025

Interviews week commencing: 9^th June

Details
£13.68 per hour
Location: Canterbury, CT2 7NW, GB