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Communications Assistant Part-Time Job

ResLife Comms

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Fri 29 May, 2026 10:05 AM

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Join the ResLife Comms team today!

Join the ResLife Comms team and play a crucial role in shaping our vibrant community!

We are looking for someone to work for us to create incredible, hilarious, joyful marketing and Tik Tok style content that feature Life in halls. Are you a creative wizard? Passionate about data insights and always up to date with all the latest trends on social media? Then this might be the perfect thing for you.

You can find all the information you need to know below.

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Role Overview

Position: Communications Assistant (2 roles)

Hours: 10 hours per week

Salary: £17.62 per hour (including holiday pay)

Applications deadline: 21 June 2026 (23:59pm)
You must be a full time LSE student for the duration of the role.

Your creativity and innovation will shine as you craft captivating content across various platforms, including our website, social media, emails, and digital screens. You'll also contribute to the design of printed materials, such as posters and merchandise, while staying attuned to emerging trends to elevate our brand and services. We welcome your fresh ideas and encourage your active involvement on social media platforms, as well as staying current with the latest Instagram and TikTok trends.

If you possess experience in social media, video editing and design skills in Adobe, Canva or Capcut or similar software, we invite you to join us on a dynamic journey of innovation and connection.

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Key Documents & insights

Please make sure you read the Job Description and Person Specification documents before applying.

Comms Assistant - JD.pdf

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Comms Assistant - PS.pdf

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Check Jesse's and Nadine's day in the life of a Communications Assistant with ResLife.

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How can I apply?

Please use the form below to apply for the role. Your application will be considered only if you upload all required files mentioned below.
You will need to upload:

CV and Cover Letter describing how you meet the criteria of the person specification
1 video showcasing your best editing work (length between 15s to 45s max and you should be on camera)

The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 21 June 2025 (23:59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications. Should you have any queries about the role, please email us at residential.life@lse.ac.uk.

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Application form

Timeline

Application deadline: 21 June 2026

Interviews: 13 and 14 July 2026

Start date: 14 September 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you are not already based in London at the start of the role, you can work remotely in September before Welcome Week. There will be an expectation for in-person work throughout Welcome Week and onwards as well as during the summer period.

The interviews held on 13 and 14 July 2026 will be held virtually via Zoom.

Yes, you need to be an LSE student throughout the duration of the role, for the academic year of 2026/27.

If you are due to start your course in September 2026, you are eligible to apply as long as you will be a full time student for the duration of the 2026/27 academic year.

The role starts from 14 September 2026 and ends on 31 August 2027. You will need to be an LSE Student for the duration of the role.

Please make sure that you link all relevant links within the application form or Cover Letter. We recommend checking that all links are open access in order to be accessed easily.

There is an expectation for majority of the hours to be done in person in summer 2027 due to the preparations for Welcome 2027.