Communications and Engagement Manager

University of Leeds; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Leeds seeks a Communications and Engagement Manager to lead communication strategies for the Priestley Centre for Climate Futures. This role involves developing campaigns, fostering partnerships, and enhancing the Centre's profile in climate research. The position offers flexible working arrangements and a generous benefits package.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Generous pension scheme

Health and Wellbeing discounts

Access to personal development courses

On-site childcare

Qualifications

• Experienced communicator with a strategic approach to communications.
• Ability to develop effective campaigns and partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of a communication and engagement strategy.
• Promote the Priestley Centre’s strategic plan and activities.

Skills

Communications

Engagement

Leadership

Job description

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you an experienced communications professional, able to create and drive effective communications strategies and campaigns? Can you lead and deliver a strategic and collaborative approach to communications that raises the profile and reputation of organisations? Are you able to develop excellent working relationships and partnerships? Are you passionate about supporting the promotion of world-leading climate research?

We have an exciting opportunity to work with our world-leading climate-related researchers as part of the Priestley Centre for Climate Futures. The Priestley Centre is the University of Leeds’ cross-institutional climate research, innovation and learning centre. From local to global, we ensure that climate action is informed by the latest research, collaborating with organisations and individuals to transform our expertise into real-world impact.

We are looking for a talented and highly motivated Communications and Engagement Manager to join the Priestley Centre at the University of Leeds as part of a dynamic team of climate-focused professional services staff. This maternity cover role will provide leadership for the Centre’s communication activities.

Working with the Priestley Centre’s Director, Executive Committee, and professional services team, you will lead the implementation of a communication and engagement strategy to support the Centre’s strategic plan. An experienced, self-motivated communicator, you will excel at developing effective communications and engagement campaigns and will work across multiple channels to increase the impact and profile of the Priestley Centre’s activities and members.

The successful candidate will be pivotal in articulating and promoting the Priestley Centre’s strategic plan and activities to key audiences both internally and externally. You will develop resources and identify channels for effective engagement with audiences across business and policy.

You will drive the Centre’s communications and engagement plan, gaining high levels of engagement across the full range of Priestley Centre activities.

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information, please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent.

What We Offer In Return

• 26 days holiday plus approximately 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas)—that’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance—the University contributes 14.5% of salary.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts, and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Shona Smith

Email: [e-mail]

Please note interviews will take place on 4 and 5 June. Thanks!