Communications Manager

About the role:

The Department of Earth Science and Engineering (ESE) is seeking a Communications Manager to manage and enhance internal and external communications for the Department, and to play a key role in framing the Department’s message. The Department of Earth Science and Engineering at Imperial College London combines teaching and research in Earth Sciences with related Engineering disciplines. It is one of the leading Earth Science departments in the UK with a reputation for excellence in both teaching and research.

What you would be doing:

As Communications Manager, you will devote considerable time to the management, development and maintenance of the Departmental website and digital media, with the prime purpose of proactively promoting the work of the Department and its affiliated staff and students. You will also take a lead role in coordinating and managing events designed to promote the Department to key internal and external stakeholders. You will work on a wide range of communications activities aimed at improving the Department’s outreach and knowledge transfer capabilities and build collaborations across the Department and University.

What we are looking for:

• Excellent communicator – highly developed verbal and written communication skills.  Able to influence and engage with people at all levels and provide outstanding writing and editing of content for a range of formats and audiences
• Experience planning and executing organisational communication strategies and delivering high-profile public events
• Highly collaborative: able to work flexibly and productively with colleagues, researchers, students, external vendors and multiple stakeholders
• Excellent time-management and organisational skills: confident working on multiple projects and work streams simultaneously, able to organise own work with a high-level of autonomy, and to meet agreed deadlines
• A high degree of computer literacy, comfortable working with word-processing, image- and video-editing, website-management software, as well as social media

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity
• Benefit from sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes)
• Get access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day 1, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and a cycle-to-work scheme
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further Information

This is a full time or part time (circa 80% FTE) open ended contract. 

Should you have any queries about the application process please contact Katie Rycraft via: k.rycraft@imperial.ac.uk

To apply, please click the 'Apply' button above.

Closing date: 26^th November 2024

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