Press and Public Engagement Manager - Part Time

Marketing, Recruitment, Admissions and Communications

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, friendly and small team. This role holder will need to be a strong communicator, who will play a pivotal role in building the reputation, raising the profile and increasing public understanding of the University on a regional, national and international level. As well as possessing relevant skills and experience, the post holder must thoroughly understand and engage with the University’s strategic aims and objectives and the national policies and agendas that impact the successful delivery of the University’s vision.

The successful applicant will work with the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer to implement the Press and Media Strategy and develop a public engagement strategy that supports and builds our reputation. With excellent communication skills and an ability to develop good working relationships, you will develop a proactive media approach and build and maintain a network of local, regional and national media contacts that facilitates the positive media coverage of the University.

You will also enhance internal communications through promotion of activities and events, good news stories and relevant announcements via all staff emails, the University newsletter and any other appropriate channels.

In addition to your salary we offer a competitive reward package with a range of staff benefits and discounts which include:

• Defined Benefit pension schemes via our providers the Local Government Pension or Teachers’ Pension Schemes. Your own monthly contributions are enhanced with employer contributions and a substantial automatic lump sum life cover scheme enhancement.
• A paid closure period over the Christmas break is in addition to our generous holiday allowance with bank holidays too and an occupational sickness scheme.
• There’s also a free on-site gym; a cycle purchase salary sacrifice scheme; subsidised bus travel between our Bognor and Chichester campus’ and Chichester town centre; 24/7 Employee support line and extensive personal / professional training opportunities throughout the year.

Enquiries are welcomed by Mark Barlow, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer via email at [email protected]

• Closing Date: Sunday 19 February 2023 (midnight)
• Interview Date: To be confirmed        

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion at every level because we believe a diverse workforce benefits us all.

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Skilled Worker Route SOC Code: 2472

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