The current opportunity is available for current Manchester Met students, to apply you must be based in the UK for the duration of the role.
The SoAD is committed to maximising positive Graduate Outcomes and increasing engagement with the Graduate Outcomes (GO) Survey, in line with the University’s wider strategic priorities. The School of Art & Design Graduate Outcomes & Alumni Lead will help the School build a clear picture of where graduates go after their studies and how they progress in their careers. This support role is therefore of significant importance.
We are seeking a punctual, organised, and proactive individual with a strong interest in visual communication and graduate futures. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
Working closely with and under the guidance of the SoAD GO Lead Clare Calveley, you will support the delivery of communications and engagement initiatives designed to enhance graduate success.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain the SoAD Instagram account to promote employability opportunities, career development activities, and relevant experiences that support students in achieving graduate-level roles such as Rise, Future X, Careers Service and programme related activities.
- Generate comms for all BA programme teams/subjects within the SoAD to support engagement with Alumni post-graduation.
- Design and produce visual campaigns to support the SoAD GO communications strategy, both during and outside of the GO survey period.
- Support the maintenance of the SoAD closed LinkedIn Groups to promote job roles, events etc. to encourage continual engagement with alumni post-graduation.
- Assist in producing alumni case studies, using publicly available or alumni‑provided information to highlight career journeys and graduate success.
- Assist with the administration and organisation of alumni events and related activities.
- Support communication activity that increases awareness of the Graduate Outcomes survey and its purpose.
- Contribute to the development of a LinkedIn toolkit, including guidance on identifying alumni, understanding professional pathways, and building a professional network.
This role would suit someone who is dependable, detail-oriented, confident in written and visual communication, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively.
Dates: May 2026 - July 2026
Hours per week: 10 hours over 8 weeks