Student Communications Executive (NTU Global)

NTU is a great place to work. We take care of our colleagues with flexible and competitive packages, and the opportunities for genuine professional progress. We respect and value all our staff, because we know that it takes a strong and diverse workforce to maintain the kind of success we’ve achieved.

Our award-winning research is celebrated around the world, and we’re proud of our strategic partnerships. It’s all down to the ability of our people to shape, create and innovate, in whatever capacity they work with us. Our continued success — underpinned by the number of prestigious national awards we’ve won — has hinged on two commitments: creating excellent global collaborations, and harnessing the talents of all our people.

NTU is a university at the peak of its powers, but we know we can still go even further. Join us in our mission to become ‘the university of the future’ — seize the challenge and adventure of working with an organisation where progress never stops. This is your career, reimagined.

Student Communications Executive (NTU Global)

We are looking for a customer-focused, creative and dynamic Student Communications Executive to develop and implement marketing and communications plans that support activities and raise awareness of global student opportunities within NTU to current and prospective students and staff.

Working as part of the Global Student Opportunities team within NTU Global and having strong links with the Student Experience Marketing Communications team within the wider CAMS (Communications, Admissions, Marketing and Student Recruitment) department, this role will identify and create content for use on the website, in social media and on-campus for events. You will collaborate with colleagues to increase student engagement with NTU’s award-winning Global Lounges and the various international opportunities offered to students via NTU Global.

A self-starter, you will be an effective and confident communicator possessing excellent interpersonal skills and have experience in a service-led consumer marketing environment. With a demonstrable knowledge and proven success in relation to student engagement, you will have the ability to plan, deliver and monitor marketing and communication plans leading to successful results orientated multi-channelled campaigns to a wide student audience. Outstanding candidates will also have an understanding of the internationalisation of higher education and possess cross-cultural communication skills.

Please note that this role is 28 hours per week and the full-time salary will be paid pro rata.

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Dr Cheryl Rounsaville, Head of Global Student Opportunities,
at [email protected].  

Closing date for applications: Friday, 13 August 2021

Interview Date: Thursday, 26 August 2021

A CV and covering letter that speaks to the essential and desirable attributes as detailed in the job description/person specification document must be submitted. Applications without a CV or covering letter will not be considered.

Shortlisted candidates may be invited to submit a digital portfolio of work ahead of the interview.

NTU prides itself on being an inclusive employer. We value and celebrate equality in opportunities, and we welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of our communities.

This role is open to non-UK/Irish applicants subject to current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) rules. Please ensure that you have the appropriate right to work in the UK for this role and consult the Home Office website for further information.

We’re proud of how far we’ve come. With a shared vision, we are a community of more than 4,000 colleagues, all committed to our goal of becoming ‘the university of the future’. Do you have the passion to help us to go even further? www.ntu.ac.uk

Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions. ​​​​​​​