Planning & Campaigns Manager

About the role

In your role as Planning and Campaigns Manager you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset.

This role will provide a great opportunity to support the development of materials in the planning and project cycle, and project managing our campaigning efforts as we look to amplify our activity externally.

The role will involve working closely with our team leads across different channels – such as media, public affairs, and internal communications – to coordinate and support in the delivery of integrated communications campaigns, while also helping to develop and implement our team’s approach to reporting, planning, and events.

What you will be doing

As a trusted part of the Corporate Affairs you will be responsible for:

• Work closely with the Head of Strategic Communications to support the development and implementation of our Corporate Affairs plans and managing tracking activity and progress against those plans
• Project manage a series of campaigns, acting as the central coordinator of the input from colleagues across different channels and business areas – such as media, public affairs, social channels, internal comms, and member comms – as well as helping to manage and effectively utilise our external agency relationships
• Manage the planning and delivery of events and set-piece reports coordinating internal resources, exec and non-exec participants/ sponsors and third-party stakeholders/ suppliers
• Support in the design, planning, and delivery of the various strategic projects across the Corporate Affairs department
• Oversee the team reporting/monitoring framework and lead on formal reporting to key stakeholders internally
• Support in the development and implementation of effective Corporate Affairs team processes

About you

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box, if you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, then please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the requirements outlined in this profile.

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Able to effectively prioritise, plan and organise multiple deliverables at once
• Strong project management and planning skills
• Experience in developing evaluation and reporting frameworks
• Events management experience
• Experience of working within a large team, and balancing multiple different stakeholders within a fast-paced environment
• Some experience of working with or within integrated communications functions, and / or a background in pensions/financial services, is seen as a positive but not essential
• Experience with thought leadership / external facing campaigns is helpful but not essential

Why join us?

At USS, every individual contributes to building a secure financial future for our members and their families.

We strive to create a work environment where everyone can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact on the lives of others. We're also committed to helping you build your career by providing opportunities for development.

We put a focus on recognising and supporting each individual's unique career path, driving this forward with the support of an engaged and proactive management team.

Here at USS, we want you to thrive in and out of work with a friendly team, flexible culture and excellent range of benefits!

How we will reward you

• Great starting salary
• Generous annual leave package
• Access to a high quality pension scheme provided through Universities Superannuation Scheme
• Supportive people policies (including enhanced occupational sickness pay and family friendly pay)
• Financial contributions towards your personal development to help you maintain your physical and mental wellbeing
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing services i.e., private healthcare, discounted gym membership
• Learning and development opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and talent
• Employee Volunteer Day’s to support the communities where you work and live
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Our culture and values

Our people are what makes us different. We work together to create a diverse and inclusive culture that embraces individuality, where people are welcomed and feel comfortable in the knowledge that they can be themselves.

Our purpose firmly states the importance of members, putting them ‘front and centre’ of what we do. This is embedded through our values:

• Integrity
• Collaboration
• Excellence

About us

Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) was established in 1974 as the principal pension scheme for universities and higher education institutions in the UK. We work with around 330 employers to help build a secure financial future for more than 528,000 members and their families.

We are one of the largest pension schemes in the UK, with total assets of around £75.5bn (at 31 March 2023). To find out more, please visit https://www.uss.co.uk

USSIM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to ensure our recruitment process is as flexible and inclusive as possible so we can attract diverse candidates and recruit the best talent.

We want all candidates to perform at their best during the recruitment process, so if you need any reasonable adjustments or if there is anything we can do to help support you through your recruitment journey please let us know by contacting .