Head of Student Communications and Engagement

Work for a University as a Head of Student Communications and Engagement (FTC 3 months, £59,228.00 - £71,326.00 pro rata, Hybrid, Central London).

The Head of Student Communications and Engagement is key to help improve the student experience. This is an exciting opportunity to build an approach to student communications that spans the university, harnessing the assets and expertise of our college teams behind a shared vision and strategy.

The successful candidate will work closely with multiple leadership teams to plan and deliver internal communications and engagement with our students championing the universities brands, vision and values as a wide communications strategy. The role will be proactive in providing communications strategies, solutions and advice to senior leadership team and to support strategic outcomes such as student retention, student wellbeing and responding and gathering feedback.

You will lead a team of six and be part of a larger wide communications function of professional communicators including media relations, PR, brand, strategy, audience insight, creative, content, social media and digital communications. You will be line managed by the Associate Director for Internal Communications (Staff and Students).

What we look for

• Seeking a communications leader who is passionate about engaging students.
• You'll bring experience in creating innovative campaigns that connect with diverse audiences, including international, pre-degree, and postgraduate students, across a large collegiate University.
• Collaboration is key to this role-leading a team within our new integrated communications structure and working with staff to craft compelling, strategic communications that reflect the universities narratives.

What we offer

• FTC 3 months.
• £59,228.00 - £71,326.00 pro rata.
• Hybrid (ideally two days on site per week).
• 35 hours per week.
• Central London.