This is for a university based in London and is a vibrant and dynamic institution committed to excellence in education, research, and civic engagement. As part of our Communications and Events team, we're seeking a talented Communications Officer to help us connect with our staff, stakeholders, and the local community. As the Communications Officer (Staff and Stakeholders), you'll play a crucial role in ensuring effective communication across the university. From internal newsletters to stakeholder engagement, your work will shape our community's experience and have a positive impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to writing and editing e-newsletters.
- Support the production of school newsletters and other staff communications.
- Write engaging articles for "our online magazine.
- Design and update content for screensavers, digital displays, and on-site posters.
- Staff Intranet Management:
- Collaborate with colleagues to maintain and enhance our staff intranet.
- Create and upload news stories using the Content Management System.
- Utilise SharePoint Communication Sites and other digital channels effectively.
- Strategy and Stakeholder Engagement:
- Work closely with Human Resources to communicate our vision, strategy, and staff development.
- Foster relationships with key departments to ensure timely and engaging information sharing.
- Assist in organising staff engagement events.
- Community Outreach:
- Communicate with local community members, providing updates and responding to enquiries.
- Establish and maintain connections with local organisations and community groups.
- Promote civic engagement activities through news stories and public events.
- Collaboration and Skills:
- Co-operate on special projects within the Communications and Events team.
- Demonstrate strong written communication skills, research abilities, and interpersonal finesse.
- Prioritise workload independently while contributing to a close-knit team.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the below: -
- Experience in PR and Communications, preferably in a professional environment.
- Familiarity with internal communication tools (intranets, mailing platforms, blogs, social media).
- Knowledge of the UK higher education sector is desirable.
- Proficiency in CMS software, mailing platforms, and Office 365 (including SharePoint).
- Design skills using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign and Photoshop) are a plus.
- Candidates with professional qualifications in communications/internal communications will be highly regarded.
- Candidates with experience in community engagement/relations will be highly regarded.
- Photography skills, including the ability to take high quality photographs using a DSLR.
If this role is of interest, please apply ASAP with an up-to-date word version of your CV highlighting all your relevant experience or do get in contact for more information
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