Communications Officer London, England
Job description
The University of West London (UWL) is ranked the best modern* university (non-specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2023.
We were also named University of the Year for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023, being described by the editor as “regularly among the top-performing universities” and proving that “it is possible for a London-based institution to achieve outstanding levels of student satisfaction beyond other universities”.
- University status awarded in or after 1992
The Department
This post is part of UWL’s Communication team which plays a central role in delivering on the University’s strategic plan and meeting its marketing and Student recruitment objectives. The Team is part of the Marketing, Recruitment and Communications Department which also includes Events, Campaigns, Digital, Recruitment and Admissions Teams.
The Role
UWL is now looking for a new Communications Officer (External and Internal) to join its expanding team who will play a key role in promoting a positive image of the University through a range of strategies and tactics that support the delivery of the University business objectives.
The Communications Officer will undertake the following activities:
- Seek out, gather and create good news stories from across the University for distribution on internal and external channels as appropriate.
- Work collaboratively to create media campaigns, securing coverage across print, broadcast and digital media.
- Draft copy for press releases, website news stories, social media posts, blogs, opinion pieces, and corporate collateral.
- Engage with the media, proactively selling in stories to deliver increased exposure and profile for the University.
- Engage confidently with multiple stakeholders both internal and external and influence, advise and persuade as required drawing out good news stories.
- Work collaboratively in the team, sharing ideas with the wider marketing team, integrating communications across off-line and on-line platforms.
- Help manage crisis communications as may arise and deal effectively with media queries as required.
The Person
This a demanding and interesting role for an ambitious Communications professional or a recent graduate with the requisite skills and enthusiasm.
Ability to negotiate with internal senior managers and stakeholders.
Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of key social media platforms
Be able to create campaigns, securing coverage across print, online and broadcast media.
Experience of selling stories and being able to successfully engage with external media.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with evidence of being able to work under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
Excellent copywriting, grammar and spelling skills.
The post holder will be required to work outside of normal office hours and some weekend work as required.
How to Apply
To apply click on ‘Apply Online’ and fill out the application form. Further information about the application process can be found here: https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0
Please email [email protected] if you need any assistance with the application process.
Interviews are expected to be held in the 2nd or 3rd week of June.
For informal enquiries about the position please contact Andrea Moran, Head of Marketing, Recruitment and Communications. [email protected]
Additional Information
Read more about working at the University of West London at https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl
Our department/school is under-represented in terms of staff from BAME (Black, Asian and minority ethnic) backgrounds, of LGBT+ identities, and with disabilities. UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer as well as a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.
This post is not available for UWL students.
Previous applicants for this post need not apply again.
This position does not meet the University criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.
