FHASS-Exclusive Internship: Digital, Communication and Social Media Intern
Closing Date: 29/11/2026

Please note: this internship is only available to current students registered on a degree scheme in the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences at Lancaster University.  If you apply for this role the information within your application will be shared with the recruiting organisation. 

Decolonising Lancaster University (DLU) Network is a staff-student informal network that aims to share practices and ideas about how we can decolonise (address the legacies of slavery, colonialism, racism and empire) our teaching, research, administrative and engagement work within Lancaster University and beyond. 

This role will involve working with a Decolonising Lancaster University staff representative to create and communicate digital content via the web, Microsoft teams and social media channels.   

Please submit a CV (maximum of two sides) and a Cover Letter (maximum one side) both tailored to the role. 

Preferred Start Date: 11 January 2027 
End Date: 9th July 2027 
Interview Date:  8th December 2026 
Working Hours / Pattern:  2 X 35 hours roles, 2-3 hours per week with flexibility  
Location: Entirely remotely in the UK

Main Duties may include:

• Update, develop and maintain the DLU website
•  Operate and manage the DLU X/Twitter account
•  Operate and manage the DLU Facebook account
•  Operate and manage the DLU Instagram and other social media accounts
•  Create posters and other resources for digital publicity
•  Link the DLU Microsoft teams site information with social media accounts as appropriate.
•  Publicise events including distribution of flyers, where necessary. 

Essential

• Excellent Graphic, Web and IT skills.
•  Excellent knowledge of using various forms of social media
•  Good communication skills, both oral and written. 
•  Good interpersonal and presentation skills. 
•  Time management skills. 
•  Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
•  Self-motivation.   

Desirable

• Qualitative Research-related skills
•  Artistic and creative skills
•  Work experience in related field.
•  Knowledge and understanding of decolonisation. 

Working in this role will help develop the following skills and experience:

• Planning and Organising
• Creativity
• Self Motivation
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Verbal Communication

You are required to submit a cover

letter to support your application. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Please note: Unless specified otherwise in the advert wording, this role is only open to individuals living in the UK.

Under the terms of this work, we endeavour to provide the advertised number of hours however, hours are not guaranteed and that work may cease if there is a fall in demand. 

Adverts that display a closing date should be treated as a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.