Corporate Communications Adviser

Kingston University is recognised for its academic excellence and student experience. We are one of just 26 higher education providers in the United Kingdom to hold three Gold ratings in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). Our ambitious Town House Strategy is leading the way in delivering a new model of higher education founded on our sector-leading Future Skills campaign.

An opportunity has now arisen for a Corporate Communications Adviser to join our busy Corporate Communications team. This is a very exciting time in our journey and the successful candidate will help to raise the ambitions and profile of the University by sharing our key messages and achievements to internal and external audiences.

The Corporate Communications Adviser will coordinate, plan and produce written and visual content, such as website and intranet news stories, press releases, video footage, photography and digital content. The chosen person will also support awards and events, working with internal and external stakeholders.

The Person

You will have knowledge and interest in corporate communications and branding. With excellent writing ability, strong editing skills and and a creative visual approach. This person will have experience of communicating complex issues clearly to a wide range of audiences.

Good organisation skills are essential as well as the ability to manage different competing priorities. Strong relationship building skills are essential as you will work with different parts of our communications team and with a range of people including University colleagues, partner bodies and external organisations.

A Degree or other qualification at a similar level is required or equivalent professional experience.

Further information

This is a full time, permanent position with a starting salary of £37,646.00 per annum.

Interviews are expected to be held on Monday 16 September 2024.

For informal enquiries, please contact Simone Cameron, Corporate Communications Manager.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

To apply click on ‘Apply Now’. If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please email jobs@kingston.ac.uk or call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.

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