Social Media Manager (Education)

TL;DR

Social Media Manager (Education): Creating and managing engaging organic content across core social channels to grow the younger audience base with an accent on social-first video production and community engagement. Focus on filming and editing high-impact short-form content, managing student creator networks, and optimizing campaigns based on performance data.

Location: Hybrid (Milton Keynes). Must be based in the UK and attend the Milton Keynes office at least once per week (Tuesdays), with additional travel for shoots and events.

Salary: £38,784 – £46,049

Company

hirify.global is the UK’s largest university and a world leader in flexible part-time education.

What you will do

• Produce and publish organic content for Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
• Film and edit social-first video, photography, and simple designs optimized for different platforms.
• Collaborate with students and academics to capture authentic stories and behind-the-scenes content.
• Manage a network of student content creators and handle day-to-day community engagement.
• Monitor platform analytics to optimize content effectiveness and reach in real-time.
• Provide social media best practice guidance across the organization to improve output quality.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing brand social media channels (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn).
• Strong skills in filming and editing short-form video content that drives engagement.
• Proficiency in creative tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Canva.
• Excellent copywriting skills for clear, engaging, and platform-appropriate content.
• Experience managing online communities and mitigating reputational risks.
• Must be based in the UK and able to attend the Milton Keynes office at least once per week.

Nice to have

• Confidence appearing on camera and presenting as a visible brand voice.
• Experience in the higher education sector or working specifically with younger audiences.
• Experience collaborating with paid media teams and agencies to amplify campaigns.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, reactive content environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements available, including job shares, part-time, or compressed hours.
• Policies designed to contribute to a great work-life balance.
• Comprehensive range of staff benefits provided by the university.