Communications Content Manager

The role

The Global Engagement Division (GED) is responsible for raising philanthropic funds as well as building and maintaining lifelong relationships with alumni, volunteers and high-profile ambassadors for the University in the UK and internationally. As a team we are all motivated by the impact of our work and our shared vision which is to ‘embed a culture of engagement and philanthropy at the heart of the University, with alumni and friends working seamlessly with University staff and students to transform lives’.

The Content Managers within the Marketing and Communications team in GED manage a programme of communications that showcase and drive engagement with the University’s philanthropically-funded projects and key activity – from cutting edge research to the GED events programme and life-changing student scholarships.

This role is a fixed term maternity cover for 12 months or earlier return of postholder.

What will you be doing?

In this role, you will create high-quality content for internal and external audiences, rich in text and visuals, across a varied portfolio of campaigns and projects. The content you create will be used across a variety of digital and offline channels and platforms including print, online and social media. You will also have co-responsibility for the delivery of the Marketing and Communications team’s content strategy.

You will have the opportunity to develop compelling narratives about the University of Bristol. You will create content that brings our causes to life and puts the voice of the beneficiary at the centre across stewardship, regular giving, major gifts, alumni and stakeholder engagement. You will foster a collegial and collaborative culture within the Content team, supporting and inspiring the two Content Officers and working closely with your fellow Content Manager.

You should apply if

You are ready for the next step in your career following previous roles in content, marketing and/or communications roles. You will have excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational and relationship-building skills, and you will be persuasive and inquisitive. 

Additional information

For informal queries about the role, please contact:

Ruth Wadsworth: ruth.wadsworth@bristol.ac.uk

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Sunday 22nd September 2024.

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