Communications and Content Assistant

Full Time, Fixed Term contract (12 months)

We’re looking for a creative, dynamic communicator to help develop and share standout content across the University’s digital channels.

In this role, you’ll work closely with our Academic Schools to showcase their news and achievements, creating engaging stories tailored for social media, the web and other platforms. You’ll write and edit sharp, audience-focused copy and help to develop great visuals to keep our content fresh and engaging.

As part of the Marketing and Advancement team, and reporting to the External Communications Manager, you’ll also support our wider University marketing and communications to help us strengthen the University's reputation on a global stage.

If you love telling impactful stories, thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a flair for digital communication, we’d love to hear from you.

For further information please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

If you’d like to know more about the role, informal enquiries can be made to Judy Wing by email to

At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:

Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme.

Where you work – access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Financial wellbeing – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities.

Support for you and those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options.

Health and wellbeing – discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support.

Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting.

Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.

Closing date for applications - Wednesday March 18

Interviews - Wednesday April 15 and Thursday April 16