Head of Student Communications and Engagement

The opportunity

We believe the world needs creativity. That’s why University of the Arts London (UAL) is a social purpose university, dedicated to nurturing creativity and deploying it to help solve the world’s problems. At the core of our 10-year strategy is a commitment to making the world a better place through our collective creative endeavour. UAL is now seeking a talented communications leader as part of a new UAL-wide communications function to lead internal communications and engagement with our diverse community of 22,000 students from 130 countries.

You would be part of UAL’s first university-wide communications function, bringing together talented colleagues and remarkable stories from across our six colleges, four Institutes and School of Pre-Degree Studies.

The role of Head of Student Communications and Engagement is key to improving the student experience at UAL.  This is an exciting opportunity to build an approach to student communications that spans the university, harnessing the assets and expertise of our college teams behind a shared vision and strategy.

The successful candidate will work closely with UAL-wide and College leadership teams to plan and deliver internal communications and engagement with our students championing UAL and College brands, vision and values, as a UAL-wide communications strategy. The role will be proactive in providing communications strategies, solutions and advice to the senior leadership team and supporting strategic outcomes such as student retention, student wellbeing and responding to and gathering feedback. 

You will lead a team of six and be part of a larger UAL-wide communications function of professional communicators including media relations, PR, brand, strategy, audience insight, creative, content, social media and digital communications. You will be line managed by the Associate Director for Internal Communications (Staff and Students).

About you

We are seeking a communications leader who is passionate about engaging students and has a passion for the creative arts. You will bring experience in creating innovative campaigns that connect with diverse audiences, including international, pre-degree, and postgraduate students, across a large collegiate University.

Collaboration is key to this role, as you will lead a team within our newly integrated communications structure and work with staff to craft compelling, strategic communications that reflect UAL and College narratives.

Like us, you will recognise that equality, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to a thriving student community and will embrace our commitment to fostering a university where everyone can be authentic and reach their full potential.

We are UAL

UAL generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

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Closing date: 8^th January 2025, 23:55.

Our culture

UAL welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

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