Digital Communication and Web Designer, Kent Union

Based in Canterbury, Kent Union is the representative body for students of the University of Kent and provides wide-ranging services for its members at campuses across Kent and on the Continent. The Union is a charity with annual revenues of £10 million and 650 staff. Our services range from a nightclub to a nursery, employment agency to retail outlets and a welfare advice centre to 250 sports clubs and societies. Included in the Sunday Times 100 Best Places to Work in the Not for Profit sector for the last four years, we believe we are one of the best students’ unions in the U.K.

An opportunity exists for a Digital Communication and Web Designer to work within the Marketing Department. This is an exciting position, leading on web, digital and social media strategy for the organisation. The post-holder will have the opportunity to work for a diverse range of Kent Union commercial services including a 1200 capacity nightclub and 500 capacity live music venue, retail outlets, a nursery and a student JobShop. They will manage our CMS, ensuring effective targeted communication with our 19,000 members and develop advanced digital and social media campaigns to drive social change. Managed by the Marketing Manager, the Digital Communication and Web Designer will play a key role within the fast paced Marketing Department, working on rewarding and innovative projects that support our vision to build a better future for students.