Faculty Communications Manager (Science and Engineering)

Queen Mary University of London; England; Hybrid; GBP 54,617 - 57,666; Full time

Job summary

A major UK university located in London is seeking a Faculty Communications Manager to lead strategic communications for the Faculty of Science and Engineering. This role involves collaborating with faculty leadership to enhance the university's reputation and drive student recruitment. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in communications and media relations. The position offers a salary banding of £54,617 – £57,666 and includes a hybrid working model with three days in the office.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in developing and implementing successful communications strategies.
• Experience in communicating complex research information clearly.
• Proven ability to manage integrated communications across platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver internal and external communications for the Faculty.
• Support wider university goals in awareness and student recruitment.
• Lead the Faculty Communications Officer and manage the team.

Skills

Communications activities development

Media relations

Digital platform coordination

Collaboration with senior leadership

Complex information communication

Job description

Overview

The role of Faculty Communications Manager sits within the central Communications team and serves as the primary communications lead for the Faculty of Science and Engineering. As one of three Faculty Communications Managers—each aligned with one of the University’s faculties—this role is responsible for developing and delivering strategic internal and external communications for the Faculty of Science and Engineering. Working closely with faculty leadership and academic and professional services staff, the post holder supports the University’s broader goals in increasing awareness and reputation, driving student recruitment, and enhancing engagement among staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver strategic internal and external communications for the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
• Work closely with faculty leadership and academic and professional services staff to support wider university goals (awareness, reputation, student recruitment, engagement).
• Partner with the Faculty Marketing Manager to provide a unified point of contact for central marketing and communications support.
• Lead and manage the Faculty Communications Officer, with support from the wider Communications team.

Experience / Qualifications

• Significant experience of developing and implementing successful communications activities and campaigns (including media relations).
• Experience in communicating research and complex information in an accessible manner.
• Proven experience coordinating integrated communications across traditional and digital platforms to meet marketing and communications goals.
• Comfortable working alongside senior leadership teams and/or Boards/Committees.
• Experience of working in higher education or a complex organisation.
• Experience of matrix managing and directly line managing others.
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines.

Salary and working arrangements

• Salary banding: £54,617 – £57,666, dependent on experience
• Hybrid working (3 days per week in the office)
• Office based in London (E1 4UJ)

How to apply

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