Communications Assistant (136-26)

York St John University; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

York St John University in York seeks a Communications Assistant to join our central Communications team. You will develop clear, inclusive content for staff and students across email, intranet and social channels, supported by a busy, collaborative team.

You will help shape messaging, manage digital communications, and work with colleagues to ensure timely, accessible information that supports the University's brand and priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience shaping clear messages for diverse audiences.
• Digital skills to deploy communications across platforms.
• Ability to work with other teams and maintain positive relationships.
• Creative and inclusive approach to coordinating and delivering communications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate content across email, intranet, website and social channels.
• Support delivery of campaigns and events with teams across the university.
• Produce targeted, accessible content to inform staff and students.
• Adhere to brand guidelines and tone of voice in all communications.

Skills

Clear messaging

Written comms

Digital communications

Stakeholder collab

Job description

Location: York

Full Time, Permanent

Salary: 28,778 to 30,378 per annum

Introduction to YSJ university

Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the addition of our London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider. Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.

Communications Assistant

We re looking for a Communications Assistant to join the central Communications team at York St John University. You'll need good writing skills, experience of using digital systems and a commitment to clear and inclusive communications. You'll be supported to develop your communications skills and expertise as part of a busy, purposeful team. We look forward to welcoming the right candidate as we strive to deliver an excellent communications service to our internal and external stakeholders.

The Team

The Communications team is part of the Marketing, Student Recruitment and Admissions (MSRA) Directorate. Teams within the Directorate are responsible for attracting applicants to the University, communicating with current students and alumni, and delivering events.

The role

This role, reporting to the Head of Communications and Media Relations, is responsible for coordinating content and supporting delivery of communications to staff and students across YSJ channels, including email, intranet, website, social media and student app. It includes responsibility for supporting key projects, events and campaigns and collaborating with other teams to source and share information. In addition to providing administrative support, you'll help create targeted, engaging and accessible content to ensure staff and students feel heard, supported and informed.

The post-holder will support colleagues to use the University's brand guidelines, clear and compassionate approach to communications, and tone of voice.

Required skills and experience

• experience of shaping clear messages and writing for diverse audiences
• digital skills to deploy communications across multiple platforms
• the ability to work with other teams by building and maintaining positive working relationships
• a creative and inclusive approach to coordinating and delivering communications

Additional information

For informal enquiries please contact Amy Lansdown-Nasson, Head of Communications and Media Relations at at [e-mail] .

Please visit the news pages on our website: https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/news/ and our LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/school/york-st.-john-university/ to learn more about York St John University.

The selection process will include an interview and short task. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.

Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.

Closing Date: 13 Oct 2026
Category: Admin & Technical (Including Research vacancies)