Communications and Events Manager

Birmingham Newman University; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading higher education institution in Birmingham is seeking a Communications and Events Manager. This role involves designing and executing communication campaigns, managing digital content, and coordinating on-site campus events aimed at recruitment. The ideal candidate should be a creative communications professional with exceptional organizational and writing skills, eager to be a part of a friendly and dynamic team. Enjoy a competitive benefits package including generous leave, pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Occupational health services

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and executing communications campaigns for various audiences.
• Ability to manage digital communications platforms effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills to liaise with staff, students, and external suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute communications campaigns for staff and students.
• Ensure timely flow of information to staff, students, and partners.
• Manage the digital screen network and corporate intranet pages.
• Work on and upload content for digital screens and the Newman app.
• Deliver a calendar of on-site campus events to support recruitment activities.
• Manage event processes including planning, staffing, and liaising with suppliers.
• Handle budget management for Open Days and events.

Skills

Creative communications professional

Organisational skills

Writing skills

Event planning

Job description

Communications and Events Manager

We’re looking for a creative communications professional with great organisational skills to keep our community informed on everything that’s happening at Birmingham Newman and encourage prospective students to join our University.

If you’re keen to sit alongside friendly, hard‑working colleagues, like to be ‘in the know’, and enjoy writing and event planning, this could be the perfect role for you!

Responsibilities

• Planning and executing communications campaigns for both staff and students
• Ensuring a timely flow of information to staff, students and partners
• Managing the digital screen network and corporate intranet pages
• Working on and uploading content that appears on the intranet, digital screens and the ‘Newman app’
• Delivering a calendar of on‑site campus events to support recruitment activities
• Managing the event process from planning, organising invitations, staffing, catering, room bookings and liaison with external suppliers
• Budget management to support Open Days and other events

Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome. Please contact [e-mail] to discuss the role further.

An application form and further details about this role are available from newman.ac.uk/jobs.

(Please note that CVs are not accepted as part of the application process unless explicitly stated).

Closing date for applications: 7 January 2026

Interview date to be confirmed

Benefits

Birmingham Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, chaplaincy and spiritual care, library services, free on‑site parking, discounted travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website: https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/staff-benefits/ or please contact the Human Resources Department.

Birmingham Newman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Birmingham Newman University is located on Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3NT.