Centre for Learning Enhancement and Educational Development (LEED)
Hourly Pay Rate:
£14.10 hourly pay + £1.69 per hour holiday pay
Hours Per Week
35
Duration of role:
Short term role
All Locations
Hybrid
Closing Date:
02 Jul 2025

Job Description

Please note, this opportunity is only available to Manchester Met 2024 graduates who will be based in the UK for the duration of this role. You must have graduated from an undergraduate course from Manchester Met in June 2024 to apply. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications from current or previous postgraduate students.
 
This role as a Content Strategy and Innovation Coordinator is available as part of the Future Talent Graduate Scheme.
 
 Background
This role offers a valuable opportunity for a recent Manchester Met graduate to gain hands-on experience in digital content creation and strategy. As a Content Strategy and Innovation Coordinator, you will support the development and maintenance of engaging content across internal and external platforms, helping to promote key initiatives such as the Innovation Scholar Scheme. You’ll work closely with colleagues to ensure consistent messaging, while also developing your digital skills and gaining insight into content planning and delivery in a professional setting.
 
Key Responsibilities
As a Content Strategy and Innovation Coordinator, you will contribute to the planning and execution of content strategies that support the university’s communication goals. You will be responsible for ensuring content is aligned with brand guidelines and audience needs, while also identifying opportunities to enhance engagement through innovative formats and platforms. The role involves working collaboratively with colleagues across departments, managing timelines for content delivery, and contributing to the continuous improvement of digital communication practices.
 
 Key Tasks 
  • Content Creation: Develop engaging content for the website.
  • Content Review: Update and maintain existing content.
  • Collaboration: Work with team members to ensure cohesive content delivery.
  • Digital Skills Development: Use and improve digital tools and practices.
  • Project Involvement: Participate in projects promoting the Innovation Scholar Scheme.
 
Details
Dates
Monday 18 August - Friday 7 November 2025
Hours: 35 hours per week full time, except for Bank Holiday Monday (25 August 2025)
Working pattern: Monday to Friday. Working hours are 8:45am-4:30pm or 9:00am-4:45pm with an unpaid 45-minute lunch break 
 Location:  Bellhouse 
 
Benefits to the Graduate
In this role, the graduate would be expected to improve/develop the following skills:
  • Digital skills
  • Time management
  • Professionalism
  • Creativity and divergent thinking
  • Creative problem solving 
  • Stakeholder management 
  • Marketing insight

Person Specification

This role is only open to those who graduated from a Manchester Met undergraduate course in June 2024 and are not currently studying, nor have previously studied, on a postgraduate course. 
  
The ideal candidate will have the following:
 

Essential Criteria:

  • Digital Skills: Proficiency in using digital tools and platforms such as Adobe Express.
  • Content Creation: Strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail.
  • Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders.
  • Adaptability: Eagerness to learn new tools, technologies, and processes.
  • Motivation: Demonstrate interest in innovation and digital literacy.


Desirable Criteria:

  • Experience: Previous experience in content creation or digital marketing.
  • Technical Skills: Knowledge of Adobe Express.
  • Creativity: Innovative thinking and the ability to generate engaging content ideas
.

How to Apply

Please apply via the Apply button, completing the application form and attaching your CV. Please make sure to provide as much detail and evidence as possible on your application form. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 
 
You may apply for multiple roles as a part of the scheme.
  
The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Wednesday 2 July 2025.
   
Please note that all communications will be via an applicant's student e-mail address.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to onto campus during w/c 21 July 2025 for a compulsory assessment centre. There will be no capacity to offer an alternative date.
It is expected that the assessment centre will consist of:
  • Opportunity to network with Hiring Managers to discuss their roles
  • Group task
Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. 
 
We are committed to providing accessible and inclusive recruitment. If you require or would benefit from support or reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in work, please contact us by e-mailing [email protected]. This information will only be used and shared with those who require it to implement any change(s) and only at the point this is required
 
If you have any queries, or need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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