Communications Manager - Media & Brand

Are you a talented Communications Manager with a passion for higher education? Birkbeck, University of London, is seeking a Communications Manager that will play a pivotal role in managing our communications and engagement with key stakeholders.

We are looking for a talented Communications Manager to lead the development of creative and engaging content on a broad range of channels to support our student recruitment activities, enhance our reputation, and deliver on our communications and content strategies.

We can offer:

• Competitive Salary: £43,265 rising to £49,394 per annum
• Flexible Working: Fixed-term contract with a 35-hour week - one day a week in office
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training and career growth

As a Communications Manager, you will:

• Plan and create content for Birkbeck’s media channels, including news stories, blogs, videos, and social media posts.
• Develop and implement communications and campaign strategies.
• Serve as the first point of contact for traditional media and manage media enquiries.
• Champion and ensure consistent brand and corporate identity guidelines.
• Assist in various Birkbeck events such as student recruitment and graduation ceremonies.

We are looking for a Communications Manager who:

• Has a strong news sense and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Is experienced in managing communications in a large, complex organisation.
• Can develop and implement effective communication strategies and campaigns.
• Is proficient in using Microsoft 365, web content management systems, and different social media platforms.

If you have experience as a Communications and Engagement Manager, Engagement Manager, Strategic Communications Manager, Marketing Communications Manager, you might find this role at Birkbeck particularly interesting.

If this sounds like you - apply with us today!

Salary and benefits:

£43,265 to £49,394 per annum, (rising to £43,636 - £49,683 from 03/2025), Grade 7 of the College's London Pay Scale which includes a consolidated Weighting/Allowance that applies only to staff whose normal contractual place of work is in the London area.

Birkbeck offers a competitive salary and generous pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements and some of the most generous benefits in the HE sector, all while being located right in the heart of Bloomsbury, Euston, London.

Contract:

Fixed-term 14 month contract. Full-time (35 hours a week). Hybrid working with one day a week on site, occasional evening or weekend work may be required. Please submit a CV for consideration. Interview date: Wednesday 6 November 2024.

Enquiries:

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Oliver Berman, Deputy Director of Communications, at o.berman@bbk.ac.uk

If you have difficulty using the recruitment portal, please contact jobs@bbk.ac.uk 

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.

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