Communications and Engagement Manager – Curriculum Redefined

Interviews are expected to be held 11 September 2024

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner.  We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements

Are you an experienced communications and engagement professional with a background in change? Do you have a track record of creating communication strategies and delivering content that drives clear outcomes? Are you committed to using your professional expertise to enable the University to achieve its strategic ambitions? 

The University is currently running a large change programme to deliver improvements to the Leeds curriculum. We are looking for a change communications specialist to help engage colleagues, students and other stakeholder groups in this work. 

Reporting to the Head of Student Communications, in close liaison with the Curriculum Redefined leadership team, you will be part of both the Programme team and the University’s Student Communications team. 

You will have proven strategic communications and engagement skills and the ability to balance priorities, deal with complex stakeholder needs and succeed through cooperation and collaboration with others. You will be familiar with the principles and benefits of strategic change management and happy to collaborate with other change specialists across the University. 

As Communications and Engagement Manager, you must be able to demonstrate significant experience in working at an influential and productive level in communications, from strategic design through to content and event delivery. 

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Liz Wilmshurst, Head of student communications and engagement

Email: L.Wilmshurst@leeds.ac.uk

Further details:

• Candidate Brief

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