Please note this vacancy is only open to currently registered students at the University of Glasgow.

Job Purpose

Maximise CREATe’s online presence, digital resources and the success and accessibility of CREATe’s events portfolio.

This role will assist with the content creation, promoting of events, publications, projects and cooperations across different platforms, moderating our social channels, and helping us report on our digital activity.

It is an integral part of our CREATe’s team, in order for our events and activities to be able to reach wider audiences. The postholder will assist with hybrid events formats and provide technical support at events and research activities.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Work on project deliverables as part of CREATe internet activities and AHRC Infrastructure funding.
• Work with Blog Editors, Knowledge Exchange Officer and Creative Director to help manage the day-to-day running of the Centre’s social media (LinkedIn, X/ Twitter and YouTube) and external facing outputs, like website/blog/publications.
• Post content and respond to comments and messages to foster positive engagement and add value to the supporter experience.
• Support CREATe’s events by providing technical/audiovisual/IT assistance to colleagues and guest speakers at the activities. Help with hybrid aspects of events (Zoom/recording), presentations, video files editing, audio files editing, designing visual materials, posters, and transcriptions of recordings.
• Support the wider team with administrative duties as and when required, supporting the smooth running of the Centre.
• Actively contribute to team and organisation meetings.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Knowledge /Qualifications

Essential

A1 Ability to demonstrate the competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this post, having acquired the necessary knowledge and skills in a similar role, or:

A2 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework Level 7 (Advanced Higher / Scottish Vocational Qualification Level 3, Higher National Certificate) or equivalent, and experience of personal development in a similar role.

A3 This position would be well-suited to current PhD student with interests in computer science, information studies, the internet and intellectual property law, data protection law and cyber security.

Skills

Essential

C1 WordPress, Office and Audio-visual applications (Zoom/Teams) used for hybrid events, social media usage, video editing and Coding (desirable).

C2 Strong interest/ experience in creating content for digital channels and understanding the digital landscape including trends.

C3 Attention to detail.

C4 Strong IT skills and willingness to learn.

C5 Video editing experience/ interest – experience with or willingness to learn Adobe Creative Suite, Canva or similar.

C6 Flexible, can-do attitude, with the ability to remain calm and professional when under pressure.

Experience

Essential

E1 Experience in or willingness to learn about data/web analytics/data reporting.

E2 Experience in law, computing data science and data development is desirable, but not mandatory.

E3 An ability to be self-motivated and work independently, as well as part of a team.

E4 Experience in working to a clear brief, following instructions and working in a dynamic team.

E5 Experience is taking own initiative.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 6, £33,951 - £37,694 per annum pro rata.

This post is part time (7 hours per week) and fixed term for up to 18 months

Closing date: 23:45 20th July 2026

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.

3 A flexible approach to working.

4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University  https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.