Marketing Assistant Graduate
This role is open exclusively to Leeds Beckett University students graduating in the 2025/26 academic year, or current students undertaking a placement year.
Salary: £23,665
Contract: Fixed term till 30 June 2027.
Location: Leeds Beckett Students’ Union, Portland Way, Leeds.
Application Closing Date: Wednesday 8 April 2026, 9am
Interview Date: Tuesday 21 April 2026
Start Date: Monday 13 July 2026
Overview
Leeds Beckett Students’ Union is seeking a creative and motivated Marketing Assistant (Graduate/Placement Role) to support the delivery of engaging marketing campaigns and content that connect with our student community.
Working closely with the Creative Content Manager and the wider Marketing & Communications Team, you will help coordinate our marketing and communication channels, engage with our members online, support the delivery of creative projects, and contribute to content across social media, websites, newsletters and other digital platforms.
You will collaborate with Student Creators and colleagues across the Union to help plan content, contribute ideas for campaigns, and monitor engagement to improve our marketing efforts. The role will also support the Business Development team with publishing paid content and assisting with on-campus activations where required.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Leeds Beckett student to gain hands-on experience in marketing and communications while contributing to projects that enhance the student experience at Leeds Beckett University.
We pride ourselves on being a compassionate employer that takes staff wellbeing seriously. Our most recent survey results show that more than 93% of staff at LBSU would recommend our organisation as a great, flexible place to work that provides a healthy work–life balance.
Application
We look forward to reading your application and learning how you feel you align to the job description for the role. You should demonstrate how you meet the person specification as part of your application, paying particular focus in illustrating how you meet the values and behaviours for this role, and expressing your desire to work for LBSU. If you are interested in this role and think you have the attributes to succeed but are unsure whether you meet the person specification detailed below, we welcome the opportunity to speak to you about the role in more detail. Drop us an email at lbsu-marketing@leedsbeckett.ac.uk and a member of the team will be in touch.
Please note that we are based in the Portland Building on Leeds Beckett University's City Campus. This role is hybrid, with a mix of on-campus and remote working. Regular attendance on campus is essential for this role, especially during term times.
We are especially keen to encourage expressions of interest from people currently under-represented within the organisation, these include but are not limited to those from the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities, and those from a Black & Global Majority background. Candidates with a disability will be guaranteed an interview, providing they meet all the essential requirements of the post.
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