Communications Intern – Part-time

About the role 

We are seeking a motivated Communications Intern to contribute to our mission of advancing higher education in London. This part-time role is for 14 hours a week, and can be worked flexibly across the working week. As a vital member of our team, the successful candidate will work with our Head of Communications to produce content for our communications channels. 

The ideal candidate will possess a passion for communication, have a creative flair, and a proactive attitude. This developmental role is suited to someone who is studying or has completed a marketing/communications-focused degree and/or is looking for practical experience in a marketing/communications team. 

This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of communications within the context of higher education. On the job training and mentoring will be provided to support professional development throughout the internship period. 

Main responsibilities: 

• Content creation and distribution: in conjunction with the Head of Communications, write and produce compelling content which can be shared through various channels.  

• Design and branding: utilise Canva to design social media assets, report covers and event invitations. 

• Social media management: Develop, maintain, and monitor our London Higher and Study London social media channels, including X/Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. 

• Website management: upload posts to the website and edit pages as needed to ensure the continuous flow of up-to-date information.  

• Campaigns: opportunity to work on the Study London campaign and #StudyNursingLondon campaign, inputting ideas and generating content for various channels. 

About you 

If you feel your skills and experience match the below, we would love to hear from you: 

• Eager to develop new skills and learn about the higher education sector in England and, specifically, in London.  

• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to draft text for newsletters and social media quickly. 

• Confident with using social media channels (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn and X) and Microsoft Office packages and the ability to learn new IT systems quickly.  

• Enjoy multi-tasking and be willing to learn how to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-changing environment. 

London Higher is an inclusive employer that promotes equality and challenges discrimination and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, disabled candidates and LGBTQ+ candidates are particularly encouraged, to ensure the London Higher’s team reflects the diverse city it serves. 

Please download to the Job Application Pack and Job Description for full details. 

How to apply: 

Please ensure you follow the guidance below when completing and submitting your application: 

• Complete the London Higher Application Form in full; 

• In the statement section, you should address each point on the job specification, providing information, examples and evidence to illustrate how you meet the criteria for the post; 

• Complete an Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form; 

• Completed application forms and Equality and Diversity Monitoring forms should be submitted in MS Word format to: Jobs@londonhigher.ac.uk by 17:00 on Tuesday 10 September 2024. We will not be able to consider any applications received after this deadline; 

If you have any questions about the post or wish to discuss the role informally please contact Anna Zvagule, Head of Communications (anna.zvagule@londonhigher.ac.uk).  

Interviews are scheduled to be held online on 18 or 19 September 2024. 

Please download the Job Application Pack for further guidelines on how to apply. 

Please note:

• we are unable to accept CV applications; and
• we are unable to sponsor international candidates for this position. Only candidates with the legal right to work in the UK will be considered.