Director of Communications and Public Relations

The University Of Wolverhampton; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wolverhampton seeks a Director of Communications and Public Relations to lead its strategic communications agenda. This role involves enhancing stakeholder engagement and reputation while developing impactful strategies that reflect the university's influence regionally and internationally.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in strategic communications at a senior level.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement within higher education.
• Dynamic leader with a passion for university roles in shaping futures.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic communications and public relations for the university.
• Develop and deliver impactful communications strategy.
• Enhance reputation and deepen engagement with stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic communications

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Emotional intelligence

Commercial acumen

Innovation

Job description

Location:Wolverhampton/Walsall Campuses (hybrid working available)
Salary:Competitive
Contract:Permanent, Full-Time

The University of Wolverhampton is seeking an outstanding Director of Communications and Public Relations to shape and lead our strategic communications agenda. As the only higher education institution in the Black Country, we are proud to play a vital role in the social and economic development of our region. With almost 30,000 students – including a third who are international or studying with overseas partners – and a strong focus on widening access, our work impacts thousands of lives each day.

Reporting directly to the Vice-Chancellor and a key member of the University Executive Board, you will lead on all aspects of strategic communications and public relations—enhancing reputation, deepening engagement with key stakeholders, and driving alignment with our Strategy 2035.

You’ll develop and deliver an ambitious, impactful communications strategy that showcases the University’s academic strength, innovation, and community impact across regional, national, and international audiences. Your leadership will ensure our message cuts through a competitive landscape and supports our growth and distinction agenda, regionally, nationally and internationally.

About you:
You are a dynamic and credible leader with a strong track record in strategic communications and stakeholder engagement at a senior level. Adept at navigating complex organisations, you bring commercial acumen, emotional intelligence, and a flair for innovation. You understand the policy environment and challenges facing higher education and are passionate about the role of universities in shaping futures.

Join us and help define the voice of a university making a real difference.

For a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultants at Anderson Quigley: Aino Betts [e-mail], [phone] or Elliott Rae [e-mail], [phone].

Closing date: noon on Monday 18 August 2025

Final interviews: Monday 29 September 2025

As part of our commitment to ensure the diversity of our staff body reflects those of the student and local communities we serve, we particularly welcome applications from candidates of Black, Asian, or Ethnic Minority heritage, and candidates who are Disabled (including people who may not define themselves as disabled, but nevertheless encounter challenges).