Engagement & Communications Lead - Flexible Work & Impact

University of Southampton; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Southampton seeks an Engagement and Communications Manager to enhance relationships with key stakeholders. The role involves developing communication strategies, monitoring engagement, and coordinating events. Ideal candidates will have communication expertise and a collaborative spirit, contributing to important projects that affect public health and development. Flexible working arrangements and various benefits are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

30 days of holiday

University Pension Scheme access

Subsidised health and fitness facilities

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Significant experience in communication-related roles.
• Ability to develop and implement a communications strategy.

Responsibilities

• Identify and nurture partnerships for collaboration and funding.
• Monitor engagement metrics for WorldPop communications activities.
• Coordinate in-person events to strengthen community ties.
• Draft impactful content for stakeholders and the public.
• Maintain internal relationships with leadership and project leads.
• Enhance the research group's reputation through effective storytelling.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Collaborative approach

Job description

A leading university in Southampton seeks an Engagement and Communications Manager to enhance relationships with key stakeholders. The role involves developing communication strategies, monitoring engagement, and coordinating events. Ideal candidates will have communication expertise and a collaborative spirit, contributing to important projects that affect public health and development. Flexible working arrangements and various benefits are offered.