JOB NEWS: Education Partnership North East (At Bede College) is hiring a Social Media Officer to work on a Full-time basis

Employer
Education Partnership North East (EPNE)
Recruitment managed by eTeach UK Limited

Location
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 4AH
On-site only

Salary
£25,428 to £26,143 per annum

Closing date
11 February 2026

About the role
This role leads and develops EPNE’s social media presence, using creative, inclusive and data-driven content to inspire learners, support student recruitment, and strengthen community engagement. You’ll plan and deliver campaigns, manage day-to-day channels, analyse performance, and work collaboratively across colleges to amplify student voices and social impact.

Key responsibilities
Social media strategy and planning
Creative content creation, scheduling and channel management
Online community engagement and relationship building
Campaign development and delivery
Analytics, insights and reporting
Cross-college collaboration with marketing and communications teams

About you
Proactive, creative and values-driven communicator
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Confident across social platforms with hands-on content creation experience
Data-informed, organised and able to manage multiple priorities
Collaborative mindset with experience in a busy marketing or communications environment

Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in a related discipline or equivalent relevant experience in marketing or communications

Benefits
35–48 days annual leave plus public holidays (role dependent)
Local Government or Teacher Pension Scheme (role dependent)
Flexible working options (where applicable)
Retail discounts via myLifestyle platform
Health cash plans and extensive wellbeing support
Free parking on most campuses
Free gym access at Bede Campus

Additional information
Enhanced DBS check required
Commitment to safeguarding, PREVENT and equal opportunities

To apply please see the official job vacancy page here.

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