Communications Intern

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Communications Intern, working within the Careers, Employability & Opportunity department.

This role is open to all University of Glasgow undergraduate students who'll be in second, third, fourth or fifth year from September 2025.

Closing date

Monday, 21 July 2025

Salary

This is a paid internship at UofG Salary Scale Grade 3 (£23,028 per annum, pro-rata).

Contract length

• August 2025–May 2026
• No fixed work pattern, flexible to fit around studies
• Minimum 150 hours over duration of contract

Job purpose

The Communications Intern will support the Careers, Employability & Opportunity Team in promoting the service to students through engaging, student-informed content and campaigns. This includes highlighting events, Masterclasses, the Student Opportunity Hub internships and other support across both digital and on-campus channels.

The role will also support in-person promotional activities and attend events to capture photos, videos and student feedback. From supporting pop-up campaigns to creating wrap-up content, the role is hands-on and creative, playing a key part in helping us tell our story and connect with students.

Responsibilities

Communications

• Generate ideas for communications campaigns to promote events, increase student attendance and raise awareness of the service
• Assist in the design and creation of content for both digital and printed materials
• With support from the Communications Manager pitch, develop and create social media content to increase student engagement with the service
• Attend key events to capture photos, videos and student/partner testimonials for future use
• Research emerging platforms and trends to help inform future communications strategy
• Assist with any other communications tasks outlined by the Head of Employer Engagement and Communications Manager

Job features

Dimensions

The role is a fractional hours contract. We guarantee at least 150 hours of work during the length of the contract. Hours of work will be scheduled on the main campus, nearby locations or remotely between Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00 or as to be agreed.

• Engage as the student voice in communications design and delivery
• Attend our virtual and physical events, providing relevant support

Planning and organising

• Plan and organise workload effectively covering various duties and completing them efficiently and accurately
• Plan and organise a varied workload with conflicting priorities drawing on support and guidance as necessary

Decision making

• Work with relevant managers to decide on the best course of action when dealing with problems arising from event planning and delivery
• Take advice and guidance from relevant managers

Problem solving

• Report any feedback from students to relevant staff to support ongoing efforts in student engagement

Internal/External relationships

Good working relationships are required with students and University staff.

• Liaise day to day with the Head of Employer Engagement, Communications Manager and Event Managers. 

Criteria

Essential

E1. Either: Ability to demonstrate the competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this level of post gained through working in a similar role. Or: Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 4 in English and Mathematics (National 4) or equivalent, and some experience of working in a similar role

E2. Knowledge of Careers, Employability & Opportunity

E3. Knowledge of social media platforms and digital editing tools

E4. Knowledge of how students engage with digital content and communications

E5. University of Glasgow Student during the academic year 2025/26

E6. Good written and verbal communication

E7. Ability to represent the Careers, Employability & Opportunity service positively and professionally

E8. Confident use of digital tools for student communications (e.g. Canva, Adobe)

E9. Positive self-starter with a flexible collaborative approach to work

E10. Organised and able to manage multiple priorities

E11. Understanding of policies and procedures relative to the role

E12. Experience using a range of communication methods (digital and in-person) to engage a target audience

E13. Experience creating or contributing to social media, campaigns or promotional content

E14. Experience working as part of a team

E15. Experience working in a customer-focused environment

Desirable

D1. Knowledge of University of Glasgow structure and services

D2. Skills in basic photo or video editing

D3. Experience of using media editing software

Please apply via the Student Opportunities Hub: https://glasgow.targetconnect.net/leap/jobs.html?id=148130&service=Careers%20Service.