Our vision is that every Student will be proud to be a part of Staffs

Looking for a part-time position that you can work in alongside your studies?

Join our Students’ Union marketing team as a Communications Assistant, where you’ll help bring student life to the spotlight. In this creative and fast-paced role, you’ll craft engaging content for social media, newsletters and digital campaigns, sharing stories that inform, inspire and connect our student community. You’ll work closely with student groups and staff teams to promote key services, events and campaigns, playing a hands-on part in shaping the student experience across campus.

We’re looking for someone who’s organised, collaborative and full of ideas — someone who knows how to communicate clearly, understands what grabs attention online and enjoys working with people. If you’re passionate about storytelling, community engagement and making a genuine impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now by completing our application form and providing examples of your work.

Core Responsibilities

• Work with Students’ Union and University teams to shout about the amazing services, events, and achievements happening across all campuses.
• Take the lead on digital comms — finding great stories, creating exciting content, and helping plan our weekly communications.
• Create fun, engaging content for different platforms, making sure each message hits the right audience in the right way.
• Keep an eye on what’s trending and what students care about, so our content always feels fresh and relevant.
• Get students involved in shaping how we communicate, making sure our messages truly reflect their voices and needs.
• Help grow our in-house channels like weekly and monthly newsletters, keeping our members informed and inspired.
• Make sure everything we share looks and feels on-brand, maintaining a consistent and high-quality style.
• Support teams across the Union to deliver top-notch service and a great student experience.
• Keep projects on track — making sure deadlines are met and results are shared.
• Team up with our creative and content teams to bring ideas to life and deliver campaigns that really connect with students.

A successful Communications Assistant will have:

• Excellent written and visual communication skills, with the ability to create engaging, audience-focused content across multiple digital platforms.
• Good understanding of social media, email marketing, and digital communication tools, with an interest in emerging trends and student engagement.
• Strong organisational and planning abilities, capable of managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative and proactive approach, able to work effectively with colleagues, students, and partners to deliver shared goals.
• Creative mindset with attention to brand consistency and quality, ensuring all communications reflect the organisation’s identity and standards.
• Curious and adaptable, with an awareness of changing student needs and a willingness to use insight and feedback to improve communication approaches.

Reasons to be Proud

Flexible Hours Customise your availability so your shifts work around your studies	Fortnightly Pay Support your studies with funds into your bank on a regular basis	Space to Learn and Grow Explore our different departments and develop into a Team Leader or Duty Team Leader
Easy to understand Pensions Begin investing for your long term future with our auto-enrolment pension provider	Convenient Campus Based Location Jump straight from your lectures into work, no long commutes here!	Competitive Pay £12.25 per hour for our Team Members, and holiday pay earned at 14.5% per hour worked.

Details of this Role

Hours: Zero-hours up to a maximum of 32 every two weeks.

Working Hours: Flexible 

Location: Stoke on Trent Campuses

Wage: £12.25 per hour (plus Holiday Pay at 14.5% per hour)

Interviews: 15 December 2025

Start date: January 2026

Special Requirements: This position is open to current University of Staffordshire students. 

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What happens once I have applied?

We receive a huge number of applications each year and our team work through them as quickly as possible. If you have been shortlisted for an interview then we will contact you from 9th December onwards with further instructions. You can expect to hear the outcome of your application either way by 12th December.