Communications Manager, University, London, Hybrid, Temp Role, £24.00 p/h
Our client, a leading London University, requires a Communications Manager to join their marketing and communications team. The role is initially set for 3 months but with a possibility to extend.
The Communications Manager would be in charge of managing external communications with media, partners and other key stakeholders both nationally and internationally.
This person will also work alongside the communications officer and Head of Communications with the focus of raising the profile and enhancing the reputation of programmes, corporate initiatives and research of the university.
Main Responsibilities
- Support the Head of Communications to lead on aspects of the university’s communications activity
- Assess current communications practices and propose ways of improving them
- Develop the media profile of the university in line with the corporate strategy
- Work with the university’s content team to produce digital multi-media content
- Plan, manage and produce communications materials aimed at different stakeholders
- Maintain strong working relations with other research centres and service departments at the university
- Act as the first point of contact for all media requests
- Plan and manager the dissemination of research outputs
- Produce high-quality written and video content for the university website
- Oversee and coordinate website contributions by other staff members, students and researchers
- Ensure news sections follow the university’s editorial guidelines and that the stories support key aspects of the university strategy
- Work with the social media officer to ensure key stories and events are shared via their social media platforms
- Supervise the communications coordinator and events coordinator’s day-to day social media inputs and updates
- Delegate work effectively, setting clear objectives and providing encouragement and motivation
Experience and Skills
- Significant experience working in a busy press office setting or in a newsroom
- Experience of the creation and use of multimedia tools and social media
- Experience of using a CRM system
- Knowledge of issues and trends in higher education
- Proficient use of Microsoft; Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Photography and video skills for social and online use
- Proficient in the use of a graphic and video editing software (preferably Adobe CC programmes)
- Knowledge of issues and trends in higher education
- Experience of building positive relationships with journalists and influencers
- A track record of forging successful partnerships internally
This is a great opportunity, Apply now!
Due to the large number of applicants that we receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Val Wade Recruitment are actively looking for applicants from underrepresented communities and pride ourselves as an equal opportunities’ employer and agency
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