PR & Communications Manager

University of East London

University of East London  is a vibrant and diverse institution committed to transforming the lives of students through exceptional education and career-focused opportunities.

We’re proud to be recognized as the University of the Year for Teaching Quality in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. UEL is also ranked 1st in London for Student Experience in the National Student Survey 2024 and 3rd in London for Teaching Satisfaction in the Guardian University Guide 2025.

About the Job

As the PR and Communications Manager, you will play a key role in crafting and delivering creative PR and digital content strategies for one or more of our academic schools. Your work will align with our Vision 2028 priorities, showcasing the exceptional people, research, and initiatives that set UEL apart.

In this highly visible role, you’ll lead media engagement, create captivating written and digital content, and use your strategic mindset to craft compelling narratives that resonate with journalists, stakeholders, and digital influencers. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional eager to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

About You

You are an experienced PR or communications professional with a passion for storytelling and brand building. Your excellent verbal and written communication skills enable you to convey complex ideas in ways that captivate audiences. You’re adept at fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, from senior leaders and academics to journalists and digital influencers.

With substantial experience in public relations, communications, or journalism, you possess a keen understanding of how traditional and digital platforms can be leveraged to build reputation and engagement. You thrive on meeting deadlines, managing competing priorities, and producing high-quality content.

What You’ll Need to thrive:

• A minimum BA Hons. or equivalent professional experience in public relations, communications, or journalism.
• Proven ability to pitch to a variety of media outlets and build strong media relationships.
• Exceptional digital content creation skills, including video editing, podcast production, and social media engagement.
• Strong knowledge of SEO and experience with tools like PR software, CMS platforms, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strategic planning and project management skills with the ability to deliver results on tight deadlines.

About External Relations Directorate

The directorate is made up of several teams including Communications & Engagement, Marketing, Recruitment and Conversion, Outreach and Access, Change, and Transformation (Design and Digital), Events and Advancement, and the International Office.

Our team is collaborative, supportive, and driven by a shared commitment to showcasing the best of UEL to the world. If you’re ready to bring your expertise and creativity to a role that makes a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits Package

At UEL, we believe that a great role is about more than just a salary. It’s about the complete package, including our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. We offer a genuinely competitive salary, dependent on experience (DOE), and a range of excellent benefits.

You can explore our full benefits package here: https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-professional-services-positions

Equal Opportunities

UEL is an inclusive equal opportunities employer and are proud of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity achievements, including: zero gender pay gap, members of Stonewall and have won Athena Swan awards. We expect all employees of UEL to accept our EDI policy and will not tolerate discrimination in any form.

We're a disability confident employer and value all applications. Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

So, if you’d like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and commit to success, we want you to apply today!

Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.