Work with us

National minimum wage, pension, generous annual leave

We are looking for an enthusiastic student to join our casual staff team! 

Are you a creative, driven student eager to dip your toe into the world of marketing? We have a great opportunity to join our team and play an essential role in shaping engaging content across platforms that connects with the students at the University of Portsmouth.

You’ll work closely with our Communications Specialist and Graphic Communications Specialist, gaining hands-on experience and making a real impact.

What we’re looking for:

• A creative thinker with a strong understanding of social media trends and student audiences.
• Experience creating engaging content for platforms such as Instagram and TikTok.
• Confidence adapting messaging and tone for different audiences and channels.
• An interest in storytelling, digital engagement and building online communities.
• The ability to balance creativity with an understanding of brand consistency and organisational goals

Role Specific 

Social Media Content Creator

• Work collaboratively with the Communications Specialist and Graphics Communication Specialist to develop, curate and deliver engaging content across our social media channels, with a particular focus on Instagram and TikTok.
• Support the continued growth and development of our social media presence by creating content that is relevant, authentic and engaging for our student audience.
• Create content that reflects an understanding of the student landscape, including current trends, behaviours and the types of content that resonate with different student communities.
• Apply and champion our brand guidelines, ensuring all social media content aligns with our tone of voice, visual identity and wider communications strategy.
• Help embed our Membership First messaging across social platforms, ensuring students understand the value, benefits and impact of membership.
• Demonstrate an understanding of how communication styles differ across platforms, adapting content appropriately for Instagram, TikTok and emerging social media trends.
• Stay up to date with the evolving social media landscape, identifying opportunities to improve engagement, increase reach and connect with students in meaningful ways.
• Support the planning, creation and scheduling of social media content, contributing ideas and creative approaches to campaigns, events and key organisational messages.

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to gain work experience within a busy Marketing department.
• Working closely with a creative team who are open to new ideas and can help to broaden your skill set.
• Access to free training opportunities.
• It will look great on your CV, job applications or to future employers

The Organisation

The University of Portsmouth Students’ Union (The Union or UPSU for short) is a forward thinking, friendly organisation with a vision of “delivering a positive impact with every Portsmouth student”. As a charity led by its values and guided by its members, we offer a wide range of services and activities to support and enrich the lives of our students. UPSU employs approximately 35 career staff, a further 100 student staff and we work with over 1000 registered student volunteers and over 100 student groups.

Further Information

For an informal conversation about this opportunity, please contact the Marketing Team, at marketing@upsu.net. Further information about Portsmouth Students’ Union is available at www.upsu.net.

Deadline: August 10th 2026 

Interview: August 20th 2026

*Please note, due to high numbers of applications, this role will close once 30 application forms have been submitted.

We kindly ask that candidates do not send CVs or cover letters as these will not be considered. You can find an application form on our website. 

Anonymous shortlisting will be carried out for this role to ensure a fair and consistent approach to recruitment. We will not disclose any personal details to the shortlisting panel. Any documents or links with identifying information will not be used during shortlisting, but can be submitted if you are selected for an interview. 

We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community and we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment which supports everyone from recruitment through to appointment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from all talented people and as part of this commitment, we are working to improve the diversity of our workforce to ensure that it is as relevant and representative of our student community as possible and are actively encouraging applications from underrepresented groups. 

The Union is a MINDFUL EMPLOYER® and we are committed to creating a supportive and open culture and actively support the mental wellbeing of all staff.

Due to the high number of applicants, if you have not heard from UPSU by the interview date you should assume you have been unsuccessful in your application.