Social Media Manager (Sponsorship Available) at Cambridge University Press & Assessment

Job Summary

Are you a collaborative and creative Social Media Manager looking to use your skills and experience to make a real impact?

Cambridge University Press & Assessment is searching for an experienced and forward-thinking Social Media Manager to develop and implement its social media strategy at an exciting time for the brand.

Leading social media for a recognised education brand, you’ll have the freedom to test new ideas and shape how the brand shows up across platforms – crafting bold, innovative and impactful content and messaging.

Your social media campaigns will be front and centre as Cambridge University Press & Assessment communicates the value of its brand, products and services for schools, colleges and multi-academy trusts in England.

Job Details

• Employer: Cambridge University Press & Assessment

• Job Title: Social Media Manager

• Location: Cambridge, UK – Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in the office)

• Salary: £35,200 – £45,700 per annum

• Job Type: Full-time

• Closing Date: 25 October 2026

About the Role

As a key member of the Marketing & Brand team, you’ll be responsible for implementing Cambridge OCR’s social media strategy, building its online social presence, community engagement and creating innovative content to support its objectives and embed its brand promise: Making assessment straightforward.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering Cambridge OCR’s social media strategy across key channels.

• Leading content planning, creation and publishing.

• Managing integrated organic and paid social campaigns.

• Building audience engagement and advocacy through community management and social listening.

• Using data and insights to optimise performance.

• Championing innovation, including the use of AI and emerging technologies.

• Helping position Cambridge OCR as a trusted voice in education.

Hybrid and Flexible Working Arrangements

This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40–60% of their time collaborating and connecting face-to-face at their dedicated location.

Aside from the organisation’s hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should you require adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition.

About You

Cambridge University Press & Assessment is looking for a social media professional with the drive to proactively plan, deliver and optimise strategies that support its brand and marketing goals.

The criteria below are essential to the role and will be assessed at application and interview stage.

Essential Requirements

• Significant experience in developing and delivering successful organisation-wide social media strategies.

• Strong content creation skills across multiple formats, including video.

• Experience creating and managing paid and organic social campaigns that meet objectives.

• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.

• A data-driven approach with strong analytical capability.

• Experience using social media management, reporting and insight platforms.

• Confidence working in a fast-moving environment and spotting opportunities to innovate.

• A passion for creating content that has delivered measurable results.

If you meet the above minimum requirements, Cambridge University Press & Assessment encourages you to apply.

Desirable Requirements

Your application will be even stronger if you can also demonstrate the following:

• CIM, CIPR or equivalent marketing qualification.

• Experience of using HubSpot or similar marketing platforms.

• Experience in education or another regulated sector.

For a detailed job description, please refer to the link at the bottom of the official vacancy page.

Rewards and Benefits

Cambridge University Press & Assessment supports employees to be at their best at work and to live well outside of it.

In addition to competitive salaries, the organisation offers a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance.

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Group personal pension scheme.

• Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary.

• Green travel schemes.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route.

Please refer to the GOV.UK website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for.

Recruitment Process and Interview Dates

Cambridge University Press & Assessment aims to support candidates by making its interview process clear and transparent.

The closing date for all applications is 25 October 2026.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place from the week commencing 2 November 2026.

If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect:

• Screening Call (Week Commencing 2 November): To discuss the role, your experience and motivation for applying.

• In-Person Interview (Week Commencing 9 November): An interview at the Cambridge office, including a role-related task. Task details will be shared with candidates in advance.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Cambridge University Press & Assessment is a Disability Confident (DC) employer committed to equality and inclusion, ensuring its recruitment process is accessible to all.

The DC scheme’s Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, disclose a disability or a long-term health condition, and best meet the minimum criteria for the role.

In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable, the organisation prioritises those who best meet the minimum criteria, as it would for applicants who do not have a disability or long-term health condition.

Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it is safe to speak up, and where employees learn continuously to improve together.

The organisation welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background.

Cambridge University Press & Assessment believes better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach.

The organisation welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.

Reasonable Adjustments and Background Checks

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long-term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform Cambridge University Press & Assessment via the online application form.

The organisation will do its best to accommodate your needs.

Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks, including DBS, due to working in a regulated industry.

Application Information

Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to an equitable recruitment process.

As such, applications must be submitted via the official online application procedure.

Please refrain from sending your CV directly to the organisation’s recruiters.

If you experience technical difficulties or require additional support with submitting your online application, contact the Recruiter.

Why Join Cambridge University Press & Assessment?

Joining Cambridge University Press & Assessment is your opportunity to pursue potential.

You will belong to a collaborative team that is exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world.

Sharing the organisation’s mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration.

How to Apply

If this opportunity interests you, head to the company’s official website for full details — click here to submit your application.