Communications Officer

University of Portsmouth; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK seeks a communications support officer to enhance their Communication and Engagement Strategy. Responsibilities include developing campaigns to promote awareness internally and externally while managing web content. The role offers the flexibility of hybrid working, requiring a few days in Portsmouth each week. The ideal candidate will have experience in communications, ensuring that all messages are clear and engaging. Queries can be directed to the contact provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in communications and engagement strategy.
• Ability to develop and implement communication campaigns.
• Strong skills in managing internal and external communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver communication strategies.
• Support internal and external awareness campaigns.
• Manage the staff and student intranet.

Job description

To support the planning, production and delivery of engaging communications to external audiences and internal stakeholders, in line with the University’s strategic priorities

Working with the Corporate Communications Manager to support the development and delivery of the University’s Communications and Engagement Strategy, in line with the University’s strategic priorities and support the development and management of the staff and student intranet.

Support the development and implementation of communication campaigns that build awareness of the University internally and externally always ensuring our communications are consistent, clear and engaging.

Support and work with the Corporate Communications Team in the management and oversight for internal staff and student websites and working with other stakeholders to ensure that the information is relevant, clear and up to date.

Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth a few days a week, hybrid working is available for this role.

The interviews are currently anticipated to be held on 11 February 2026.

If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Sion Donovan at [e-mail].