Communications Manager

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Communications Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This pivotal role within the external communications team emphasizes strategic communication and planning expertise. The successful candidate will build relationships with experts, lead communications plans, and ensure timely delivery of impactful activities. With a focus on insight-driven strategies, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape communications in a dynamic environment. If you have a passion for effective messaging and a background in the higher education or scientific sectors, this role could be your next career move.

Qualifications

• Experience in the higher education or scientific sector is essential.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships to align communications with expert goals.
• Lead and support communication plans for priority programmes.

Skills

Strategic Communication

Content Creation

Stakeholder Engagement

Performance Management

Insight-led Planning

Education

Professional Qualification in Communications

Degree in Marketing or Related Field

Job description

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A leading non-profit organisation is looking for a Communications Manager on a 12 month fixed term-contract. Working as part of the external communications team, this role looks to provide strategic communication and planning expertise for the organisation.

Key responsibilities:

• Build relationships with experts to align communications with their goals
• Lead and support comms plans for priority programmes
• Coordinate planning and horizon scanning across teams
• Oversee monitoring and evaluation, including dashboards and reporting
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to inform comms strategy
• Ensure timely and effective delivery of comms activities
• Champion strategic, insight-driven, and goal-aligned communications
• Create content, key messages, and support media and stakeholder engagement

Person specification:

• Professional qualification in communications, marketing, or a related field
• Experience in the higher education, research, or scientific sector
• Proven experience developing and delivering insight-led communications plans, with a focus on measuring impact
• Skilled in working with subject matter experts to align communication strategies with their goals
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop colleagues through effective line management and performance reviews
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, adaptable across audiences, formats, and purposes

Role information:

Location: London

Contract length: 12 months, fixed term

Hybrid working: 2 days per week on site

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged

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