University of Kent Careers & Employability Service

🎥 LOVE SOCIAL MEDIA? CONFIDENT ON CAMERA? THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! 👀

🎓 Calling all current University of Kent students!

We’re looking for a Social Media Content Creator (On-Camera) to join the Careers and Employability Service.

If you’re creative, confident and know what makes students stop scrolling, we want to hear from you! 📱

You’ll help us:
🎬 Create engaging Reels and short-form video content
💡 Turn careers advice into relatable, student-friendly content
📸 Capture key careers events and student success stories
📈 Grow our Instagram and engage more students
🔥 Keep up with the latest social media trends

We’re looking for someone who is:
✨ Confident on camera
🗣️ A strong communicator and presenter
📱 Up to date with Instagram/TikTok trends
🎨 Experienced with short-form content and platforms such as Canva
🤝 Organised, collaborative and able to meet deadlines

Role details:
📍 Location: Hybrid / Canterbury campus
⏰ Hours: Up to 20 hours per week during the autumn term
📅 Contract: Until December 2026, with possibility of extension
💷 Pay: £14.56/hour (21+) | £12.43/hour (18–20), including holiday pay
⏱️ Minimum commitment: 2 hours per week

Apply by Monday 24 August via the Careers Hub (link in bio)

Whether you’re already creating content or you’re always coming up with the next Reel idea, this is a great opportunity to build your experience, develop your creative skills and help fellow Kent students get career-ready. 🎓💼

59 students. 150+ outfits. Unstoppable confidence. 👔✨

Here is a quick wrap-up of how our Dress for Success wardrobe supported the Kent community this term!

📌Need outfit support before autumn?
Email [email protected] to arrange a summer visit.

📌Want to donate clean, smart workwear?
Drop us an email to support the next cohort!

Did you know that most large employers use automated software (Applicant Tracking Systems) to scan and filter CVs before a human recruiter ever reads them? If your formatting is messy or you lack the right keywords, your application might get filtered out automatically.
 
Skip the guesswork this summer and get instant, industry-grade feedback with CareerSet—completely free for all Kent students.
 
Simply upload your CV and a job description to get:
📈 An instant score out of 100 based on readability and impact.
✍️ Actionable advice on formatting and repetitive words.
🔍 Keyword check to make sure you match the job description perfectly. ✉️ Instant feedback on cover letters too!
🔗 Try it today: Head straight to the link in our bio or go directly to student.kent.ac.uk/careers/resources to log in with your Kent ID!

Summer is the absolute best time to work on your career goals without the stress of lecture deadlines.
Need a CV check or application advice? We’ve got you covered all summer long.

Find us in our temporary home at the Nexus desk in the Templeman Library (Ground Floor, Block D), or book a virtual session online! 👋

✅ Book via Careers Hub
✅ Email [email protected]
🔗 Head to the link in our bio to book your next appointment!

We are still available for appointments! 🗓️👋

Still need support? We’ve got you. Even though our physical space is temporarily moving to the Nexus desk in the Templeman Library (Ground Floor, Block D)due to building works, our team is operating completely as normal.

You can still easily grab a slot with an advisor whenever you need us:
✅ Book via Careers Hub
✅ Email [email protected]

🔗 Tap the link in our bio to book your appointment today!

Job Alert ‼️ Rochester based ‼️

Looking to launch your engineering career in a role that blends innovation, impact and real progression? If you’re immediately available and ready to jump straight into meaningful project work, this could be the perfect opportunity to get started.

Join Grayce as a Graduate Electrical Engineering Project Manager and gain hands-on experience with a global tech conglomerate, delivering cutting-edge metering and automation solutions to the UK’s power industry.

📍 Location: Rochester, Kent (on-site up to 3 days/week)
💼 Starting salary: £28,900 + annual increase
🎓 2:1 or above in Electrical Engineering
📘 6+ industry-recognised qualifications
💡 Flexible learning budget

You’ll join our Accelerated Development Programme, working on real-world projects in Change & Transformation, Energy, and Grid Metering, while receiving tailored development support.

This is more than just a job, it’s a launchpad for your career in a high-growth, high-impact field.