Associate Director of Communications - Leading University

Page Personnel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Surrey is seeking an Associate Director of Communications to develop strategies that enhance its profile and manage internal and external communications. The role offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and the chance to make an impact in the higher education sector.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Training and Development opportunities

Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution

Cycle to Work scheme

Season Ticket Loans

Help with eyesight testing costs

Free parking

Supportive organisational culture

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a senior communications role.
• Expertise in public relations and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong skills in developing and managing multi-channel communication plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop a communications strategy to build awareness and advocacy.
• Manage the team for executing communications strategy.
• Oversee production of high-quality content for various channels.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship Management

Public Relations

Strategic Communications

Written Communication Skills

Verbal Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Communications, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Communication and analytics tools

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Surrey, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

• Associate Director of Communications role
• Working for a leading University

About Our Client

This role is working for a well-established and leading University within the South of England.

Job Description

• Develop a Communications strategy to build awareness, influence and advocacy through proactive communications, relationship building and strategic reputation management (proactive and reactive).
• Managing the team to ensure a joined-up approach to delivering on the strategy
• Oversee the production of high-quality content for various communication channels.
• Lead the planning and execution of public relations campaigns to enhance the organisation's profile.
• Manage external and internal communications to ensure consistent messaging
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align communication efforts with broader organisational goals.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Associate Director Communications should have:

• Previous experience of working within a senior communications role
• Excellent leadership, engagement and relationship skills and a passion for the Higher Education sector
• Proven experience in strategic communications (External & Internal)
• Strong skills in developing and managing multi-channel communication plans.
• Expertise in public relations and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to lead and inspire a team to achieve communication objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• Proficiency with communication and analytics tools to track performance.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary in the range of £58,000 to £69,000 per annum
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Training and Development opportunities
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
• Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.
• Free parking
• Opportunity to work for a leading University
• Supportive and collaborative organisational culture
• Chance to make a meaningful difference through effective communication strategies.

This is an exciting permanent opportunity for a communications professional to bring their expertise to a respected organisation. Apply today to take the next step in your career.