Location Docklands Campus
Salary £45,579 to £50,643 per annum inclusive of London Weighting
Post Type Full Time
Post Type Permanent
Closing Date Monday 13 January 2025
Reference 2124-24-PS
University of East London
University of East London is a vibrant and diverse institution committed to transforming the lives of students through exceptional education and career- focused opportunities.
We're proud to be recognized as the University of the Year for Teaching Quality in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. UEL is also ranked 1st in London for Student Experience in the National Student Survey 2024 and 3rd in London for Teaching Satisfaction in the Guardian University Guide 2025.
About the Job
As the PR and Communications Manager, you will play a key role in crafting and delivering creative PR and digital content strategies for one or more of our academic schools. Your work will align with our Vision 2028 priorities, showcasing the exceptional people, research, and initiatives that set UEL apart.
In this highly visible role, you'll lead media engagement, create captivating written and digital content, and use your strategic mindset to craft compelling narratives that resonate with journalists, stakeholders, and digital influencers. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional eager to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
About You
You are an experienced PR or communications professional with a passion for storytelling and brand building. Your excellent verbal and written communication skills enable you to convey complex ideas in ways that captivate audiences. You're adept at fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, from senior leaders and academics to journalists and digital influencers.
With substantial experience in public relations, communications, or journalism, you possess a keen understanding of how traditional and digital platforms can be leveraged to build reputation and engagement. You thrive on meeting deadlines, managing competing priorities, and producing high-quality content.
What You'll Need to Thrive:
About External Relations Directorate
The directorate is made up of several teams including Communications & Engagement, Marketing, Recruitment and Conversion, Outreach and Access, Change, and Transformation (Design and Digital), Events and Advancement, and the International Office.
Our team is collaborative, supportive, and driven by a shared commitment to showcasing the best of UEL to the world. If you're ready to bring your expertise and creativity to a role that makes a real difference, we'd love to hear from you .
Benefits Package
At UEL, we believe that a great role is about more than just a salary. It's about the complete package, including our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. We offer a genuinely competitive salary, dependent on experience (DOE), and a range of excellent benefits.
You can explore our full benefits package here: https: // uel.ac.uk/benefits- professional-services-positions
Equal Opportunities
UEL is an inclusive equal opportunities employer and are proud of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity achievements, including: zero gender pay gap, members of Stonewall and have won Athena Swan awards. We expect all UEL employees to accept our EDI policy and will not tolerate discrimination in any form.
We're a disability-confident employer and value all applications. Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process.
So, if you'd like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and commit to success, we want you to apply today!
Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive many applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Further Details Job Description & Person Specification
To contact the recruitment team please phone+44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail [email protected]
CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted.
At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.