Job description
Engineering
The UK Institute for Technical Skills and Strategy is a brand-new national entity funded by Research England and a range of sector partners. The new institute builds on the Gatsby funded Technician Commitment and the Research England funded TALENT programme, which have become the catalysts for advancing the landscape and culture for the technical community nationally. It will work in partnership with a network of organisations across UK higher education and research.
The Marketing and Communications Manager will plan, develop and deliver marketing content and campaigns to raise awareness and reputation of the UK Institute for Technical Skills and Strategy.
The role holder will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy for the Institute of Technical Skills and Strategy. This position will play a critical role in promoting the Institute's brand and reputation and engaging stakeholders.
The successful candidate will have:
- Substantial experience of marketing and communications and able to demonstrate they have currency of skills across the full marketing mix.
- Experience of effective engagement with senior managers and stakeholders.
- Proven experience of developing original copy for press releases, brochures, newsletters or other promotional collateral
This position is offered on a fixed term contract and is available from 1 August 2023 until 31 July 2026. Hours of work are full time (36.25 hours per week). The post is open to job share (please state number of hours in the application). We also welcome secondment opportunities (please state this in your application). Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Carly Dellar email [email protected] Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.