Business and Social Science Communications Officer (part-time)

Faculty/Directorate

Faculty of Business and Social Sciences

School/Function

Faculty General (FBSS)

Contract type

Fixed Term Contract

Kingston Business School invites applicants for the role of Business and Social Science Communications Officer.

As part of the duties, the Business and Social Science Communications Officer will provide one-to-one support to Research-active staff in the BBP KERI to produce high quality Business and Social Sciences news articles (e.g., to the Conversation), features and blogs. This role also involves engaging digital content for use on Kingston university’s website and Social Media Channels.

This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate to join a vibrant and collaborative team that is responsible for delivering impactful Research and engage with industry. This is an exciting role at the same time it requires the person to be agile and adaptable.

The successful candidate is independent, can make decisions when necessary, and is prepared to learn quickly and adapt to changing circumstances and the pressure of deadlines. They are innovative in their thinking and are willing to overcome challenges as they arise.

The successful candidate has the experience of writing and supporting others to produce articles and will also have sound experience of generating digital content.

In terms of technical skills, knowledge, and experience, they are educated to a degree level or have equivalent work experience. They also have excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office and WordPress, in addition to having excellent numerical skills.

Finally, when it comes to communication, the candidate is a great listener and, communicates effectively with a diverse range of people, all to support the successful delivery of the Research goals at the same time support the University’s Town House Strategy .  They can voice their opinion and offer ideas and solutions to problems. They can clearly and effectively communicate within the team and with the Research Teams. They can also effectively write to convey various messages including reports, emails, internal communications, and newsletters. This is a role for someone who can work both collaboratively and individually and is easy to work with.

The Faculty of Business and Social Sciences  combines Kingston Business School and the School of Law, Social and Behavioural Sciences. Driven by a forward-thinking approach, the faculty is dynamic, innovative, and ambitious. We focus on business and social challenges that impact us all, such as decision making, sustainable development and individual resilience.

Together, the schools strive to nurture socially responsible, well-informed, and actively engaged members of society who graduate as adaptable, ambitious, and solutions-focused professionals.

Practical experience and real-life learning are at the heart of our degrees. Our graduates will be equipped with the skills to manage and navigate a world that needs employees to be digitally skilled and to have highly developed people management skills, emotional intelligence, and innovative, entrepreneurial drive.

Kingston Business School

Kingston Business School  has triple accreditation, recognising the high quality and standard of our business degree offering. The AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) Business Accreditation signals to the world that Kingston Business School has met the most rigorous standards of excellence in business education.  In addition, many of our courses are accredited and recognised by professional bodies, including the Chartered Institute of Marketing, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, the Association of Corporate Treasurers, and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

School of Law, Social and Behavioural Sciences

The School of Law, Social & Behavioural Sciences offers a range of courses in politics, economics, human rights, international relations, law, psychology and criminology.  Students graduate equipped with the theoretical tools, hands-on experience and critical thinking necessary to understand individual and social group behaviour, problem solve and influence the future. Globally admired for their human rights, religion and immigration expertise, staff are genuinely enterprising and international in their approach and flexible in meeting the evolving demands of the wider world – the kind of respected experts who will enthuse about, contribute to, and champion your work.

Professional bodies, including the British Psychological Society (BPS), the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), recognise and accredit our courses.

This is a part-time (18.5 weekly hours), fixed-term position until 31 July 2024 with a starting salary of £18,823.00 per annum (50% pro rata to £37,646.00 per annum).

For informal enquiries, please contact Marta Rodriguez Santiago , Faculty Support Team Leader in the first instance, who will respond or escalate your query as appropriate.

Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing 29 April.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme. 

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