Member Communications Specialist

The Work Based and Placement Learning Association 

Hours: Flexible, 15 hours per week

Location: UK, fully remote (with occasional travel)

Reporting to: Professional Development Engagement Manager

Closes: 9am 13^th October 2025 

The Role

The Member Communications Specialist will be responsible for developing and executing communication plans that inform and engage our membership. This role involves creating compelling content across multiple channels, managing member outreach campaigns, and ensuring consistent messaging aligned with ASET’s brand and values.

This is a part-time role, and we are open to a conversation regarding working days and hours to suit the successful candidate (must be within UK office hours).

ASET is not eligible to offer sponsored visa status – applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and implement communication strategies that enhance member engagement and support our income generating activities.
• Create and distribute newsletters, email campaigns, social media posts, and other member-facing content including www.asetonline.org.
• Monitor and analyse communication metrics to assess effectiveness and optimise future outreach.
• Maintain a consistent brand voice across all member communications. 

These duties provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required due to the nature of the business and team size. 

We are looking for:

• Experience in communications, preferably in a membership-based organisation, charity/nonprofit or client management role.
• Data driven with experience of using analytics tools to steer decision-making (e.g., SEO, Google Analytics, email performance metrics).
• IT proficiency; email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Campaign Monitor), design software (e.g. Canva), social media tools and WordPress
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Versatile and self-motivated with an ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Flexible to travel to events UK wide including some overnight stays (e.g. Conference)
• Prior experience and/or knowledge of Work Based and Placement Learning or employability within the HE sector (desirable)
• Knowledge of relevant UK legislation and applicable good practice e.g. GDPR, accessibility (desirable) 

About ASET

ASET (www.asetonline.org) is the UK professional body for university placement and employability staff. An independent educational charity, ASET is self-funded by membership subscriptions, primarily from Higher Education Providers and from training events and conferences.  

ASET works to:

• Provide strategic leadership for the sector and influence policy makers
• Champion the concept of integrating work and learning
• Advise on good practice for managing placements
• Provide training and facilitate the sharing of good practice for placement and employability staff
• Offer representation, advice and support to all professionals working in the field 

What can ASET offer you?

• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) (pro rata)
• Fully remote, UK (with hybrid available at the Head Office in Sheffield if required).
• Flexible working pattern available around business need
• Supportive culture within the team and business environment
• Company contribution pension scheme 

Applications and Enquiries

For enquiries contact aset@asetonline.org

For full details and how to apply, click the 'Apply' button

Anticipated interview date: 22^nd October 2025

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