communications coordinator London, England
Job description
Founded in 1894, City, University of London is a global university committed to academic excellence with a focus on business and the professions and an enviable central London location.
City attracts around 20,000 students (over 40% at postgraduate level), from more than 150 countries and staff from over 75 countries.
In the last decade City has almost tripled the proportion of its total academic staff producing world-leading or internationally excellent research. During this period City has made significant investments in its academic staff, its estate and its infrastructure and continues to work towards realising its vision of being a leading global university.
Background
Based in the Student Experience Directorate, the newly expanded Student Communications and Voice team use their expertise, knowledge, and student-centric approach to provide clear, accessible, and consistent student communications. They work collaboratively to create a culture of listening to and engaging with our students, supporting staff to gather, interpret and respond meaningfully to feedback. And with a strong focus on belonging, the team build a warm welcome and sense of community for our students during their time with us.
Responsibilities
You will manage a multi-disciplinary team of ten professionals, leading them in the delivery of communications to our c20,000 City students, leading on the central university approach to student voice, partnership and feedback, and creating a positive welcome and sense of community for our students. You will work closely with colleagues at all levels of seniority to provide expert advice and actively contribute to committees and boards across City to positively improve our students experience.
Person Specification
We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced and qualified communications professional, with a commitment to creating a positive student experience. You will have an understanding of the mechanisms to engage the student voice, and the benefits of building a sense of community amongst students. Experience of leading and motivating teams is vital as well as the ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders to achieve a shared outcome in the context of multiple competing priorities. A qualification or significant professional experience of internal communications and methodoligies is vital.
Additional Information
City offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.
For an informal conversation about this role, please contact [email protected]
Closing date: 7th August 2023 at 11:59 pm
Interviews are scheduled week commencing 28th August
The selection process will include a task and we will provide further details.
For an informal discussion please contact Sarah Wood via [email protected]
To apply and for more information about the post please use the links below.
Where hybrid working can be accommodated, specific arrangements will be agreed with the successful candidate before their start date. Regardless of where colleagues are working, City, University of London’s premises will be their primary and contractual place of work.
City, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.
We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.
City operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.
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