CHFP Social Media Assistant
Company
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Posted At
7/14/2025
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Description
The Opportunity
JOB DESCRIPTION
The CHFP Social Media Assistant will support the CHFP Project Manager by leading the growth and day-to-day management of the social media channels for the Cultural Heritage Framework Programme (CHFP) ( https://oceandecadechfp.org/about-chfp/ ) and, in particular, its official magazine SeaVoice ( https://www.seavoice.online/ ). CHFP is a recognised Action of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030) and its magazine, SeaVoice, tells stories at the intersection of culture, climate, and water.
This role will be responsible for the planning, creation, scheduling, and performance analysis of content across social platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and potentially TikTok), aiming to increase CHFP’s and SeaVoice’s visibility, engagement, and storytelling reach. The role requires an understanding of the allocated workload, and the flexibility to conduct occasional administration related to CHFP activities. The ideal candidate will be proactive, creative, and confident working independently to grow audiences, while aligning with CHFP’s broader mission to promote Ocean Heritage
This post is a guaranteed hours, fixed-term role, offering 85 hours between July and 31st December 2025. We are open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working
This is a guaranteed hours role, paid hourly, at Grade UE05: £29,179 - £33,482 per annum pro-rata as part-time (£15.99 - £18.35 per hour plus annual leave allowance at 18.1%).
Your Skills And Attributes For Success
Application Information
Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 11 August 2025
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.
Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The CHFP Social Media Assistant will support the CHFP Project Manager by leading the growth and day-to-day management of the social media channels for the Cultural Heritage Framework Programme (CHFP) ( https://oceandecadechfp.org/about-chfp/ ) and, in particular, its official magazine SeaVoice ( https://www.seavoice.online/ ). CHFP is a recognised Action of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030) and its magazine, SeaVoice, tells stories at the intersection of culture, climate, and water.
This role will be responsible for the planning, creation, scheduling, and performance analysis of content across social platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and potentially TikTok), aiming to increase CHFP’s and SeaVoice’s visibility, engagement, and storytelling reach. The role requires an understanding of the allocated workload, and the flexibility to conduct occasional administration related to CHFP activities. The ideal candidate will be proactive, creative, and confident working independently to grow audiences, while aligning with CHFP’s broader mission to promote Ocean Heritage
This post is a guaranteed hours, fixed-term role, offering 85 hours between July and 31st December 2025. We are open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working
This is a guaranteed hours role, paid hourly, at Grade UE05: £29,179 - £33,482 per annum pro-rata as part-time (£15.99 - £18.35 per hour plus annual leave allowance at 18.1%).
Your Skills And Attributes For Success
- Working towards a degree in a related discipline (e.g. Archaeology, Marine Policy, Geosciences, Environment etc.).
- Previous experience growing and managing social media platforms, editing and posting multimedia outputs.
- Working knowledge of Word systems, processes and procedures including standard software packages.
- Interest in sharing ocean science with the general public.
Application Information
Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 11 August 2025
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.
Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date.
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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