Communications Manager

Updated: about 2 years ago
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, ENGLAND
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 20 Feb 2022

Communications Manager
Vice-Chancellor's Office
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The Communications Manager will play a specific lead role in developing and managing overall communications to drive and support the University Strategy and Vision, including progress with implementation.  This will involve working closely with the Vice-Chancellor, members of the University Executive and senior leadership team. 

You will build key relationships with senior leaders across the University to support the development of a consistent, impactful narrative to help distil complex messages in line with the University brand, making it accessible, understandable, and relevant to applicable internal and external audience groups.

The successful candidate will have excellent writing skills and be comfortable in providing high-quality written communications using a range of channels and platforms.

Due to the importance of links to the senior team, this role is positioned in the Vice-Chancellor’s Office, however,will work closely with the Corporate Communications and Reputation Management team and will be expected to participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Pippa Rose, Head of Change Management by email at [email protected]

To apply for this vacancy please click 'Apply Now’ and submit a Covering Letter and your CV and where relevant any documents specifically requested in the Role Description and Person Specification.

Northumbria University takes pride in, and values, the quality and diversity of our staff. We welcome applications from all members of the community. The University holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award in recognition of our commitment to improving employment practices for the advancement of gender equality.

We welcome applications from the UK and across the world. Visit our web pages for details about the Relocation Assistance Scheme

Our team has a blended approach which includes remote and on campus working.  The frequency with which colleagues will work on campus will depend on the role and the needs of the University. Some colleagues work on campus 5 days a week and others perhaps 2 or 3 days.

Please note this vacancy will close on 20/02/2022


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Further information

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