Commercial Content Administrator
| Posting date: | 20 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £22,500 to £24,000 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | -Pension Scheme -24 days A/L -3 volunteer days -Christmas Closure -CPD opportunities -Healthcare |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 December 2025 |
| Location: | London, UK |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | British Universities and Colleges Sports |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
As a core member of the Commercial department, the Commercial and Content Administrator will provide crucial input and support to the successful activation of BUCS’ key external partnerships, including with globally recognised brands such as Subway and Technogym.
The Commercial and Content Administrator will support the creation of successful campaigns, both digital and at events, throughout the BUCS season, ensuring all content and activations are delivered to the highest standards.
Main Purpose(s)
Support the creation and implementation of successful commercial partnership campaigns, including digital and experiential
Take ownership of content creation at BUCS events, working alongside the engagement team and student ambassadors to ensure the capture of relevant and engaging content for BUCS partners
Working with the wider Commercial and Engagement teams, oversee the accurate delivery of the commercial content plan, including email, social media and website
Work collaboratively with BUCS’ partners to manage sponsorship rights
Main duties and responsibilities
Create and support the development of content for social media to promote partnerships
Assist with the creative ideation and implementation of content campaigns
Devise and support the delivery of digital marketing campaigns for partners
Support, and if required, lead the activation of partnerships at BUCS events, including management of
Support with creation of assets to drive new business for BUCS
Other
This role will involve weekend and evening work and overnight stays at BUCS events
This role will require travel within the UK to attend meetings with BUCS’ partners
Professionally represent BUCS at all times
Person Specification
BUCS is a Disability Confident Committed and Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment. We make all employment decisions without regard to age, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Research shows that some people don’t apply for a role if they feel they do not meet 100% of the person specification. We encourage you to apply for this role if you feel you meet the key skills and knowledge listed below, even if you feel you do not have all of them. We are passionate about identifying the right people to help us develop and thrive.
Essential knowledge or experience
Use of Microsoft application or similar professional software.
Understanding of or knowledge of design software, such as Adobe suite or Canva.
Knowledge and love of sports.
Passion for creating great digital content.
Essential skills and abilities
A creative, lateral thinker, not afraid to bring forward ideas.
Ability to collate and present written information.
Ability to learn, develop quickly and provide collegial support to other members of staff.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Flexible and conscientious approach to work.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with a range of stakeholders.
Desirable knowledge or experience
Experience in an administrative role or similar roles.
Understanding of BUCS and higher education sport in the UK.
The Commercial and Content Administrator will support the creation of successful campaigns, both digital and at events, throughout the BUCS season, ensuring all content and activations are delivered to the highest standards.
Main Purpose(s)
Support the creation and implementation of successful commercial partnership campaigns, including digital and experiential
Take ownership of content creation at BUCS events, working alongside the engagement team and student ambassadors to ensure the capture of relevant and engaging content for BUCS partners
Working with the wider Commercial and Engagement teams, oversee the accurate delivery of the commercial content plan, including email, social media and website
Work collaboratively with BUCS’ partners to manage sponsorship rights
Main duties and responsibilities
Create and support the development of content for social media to promote partnerships
Assist with the creative ideation and implementation of content campaigns
Devise and support the delivery of digital marketing campaigns for partners
Support, and if required, lead the activation of partnerships at BUCS events, including management of
Support with creation of assets to drive new business for BUCS
Other
This role will involve weekend and evening work and overnight stays at BUCS events
This role will require travel within the UK to attend meetings with BUCS’ partners
Professionally represent BUCS at all times
Person Specification
BUCS is a Disability Confident Committed and Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment. We make all employment decisions without regard to age, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Research shows that some people don’t apply for a role if they feel they do not meet 100% of the person specification. We encourage you to apply for this role if you feel you meet the key skills and knowledge listed below, even if you feel you do not have all of them. We are passionate about identifying the right people to help us develop and thrive.
Essential knowledge or experience
Use of Microsoft application or similar professional software.
Understanding of or knowledge of design software, such as Adobe suite or Canva.
Knowledge and love of sports.
Passion for creating great digital content.
Essential skills and abilities
A creative, lateral thinker, not afraid to bring forward ideas.
Ability to collate and present written information.
Ability to learn, develop quickly and provide collegial support to other members of staff.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Flexible and conscientious approach to work.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with a range of stakeholders.
Desirable knowledge or experience
Experience in an administrative role or similar roles.
Understanding of BUCS and higher education sport in the UK.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.