Outreach Communications and Content Manager

University of the Arts, London; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading arts university in London is seeking an Outreach Communications and Content Manager to enhance its outreach programme. This part-time role involves managing communications to promote inclusion and diversity among prospective students. Candidates should have a background in communications and experience in digital content management. The position offers a supportive work environment within a creative institution, with flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Family friendly policies

Flexible working arrangements

Staff Support Networks

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing digital content and social media.
• Experience in developing communication strategies for diverse audiences.
• Ability to produce engaging print and digital materials.

Responsibilities

• Manage all communications for the UAL Outreach team.
• Develop strategies to promote inclusivity in communications.
• Create and manage content for various channels targeting prospective students.

Skills

Communications management

Digital content creation

Social media expertise

Diversity and inclusion advocacy

Education

Degree in communications or equivalent experience

Job description

Outreach Communications and Content Manager

Employer UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS LONDON

Location Various sites, London UK

Salary £44,375 to £52,977 per annum, pro rata

Closing date 4 Dec 2025

Contract Permanent

Hours Part time

Sector Education, further & higher, Marketing & PR, Professional services, Communications, Communications manager, Digital marketing, Social media

Job Details

The opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced communications professional to play a pivotal role within the Outreach team at University of the Arts London (UAL). UAL Insights is the University's outreach programme, offering young people access to our Colleges for creative activities and pre-university advice. As Outreach Communications and Content Manager, you will help communicate the story and values of the Insights programme to prospective students and teachers by developing a coherent, engaging and inclusive digital and print portfolio.

You will manage communications for the UAL Outreach team but also report into the wider professional UAL Communications department at UAL. You will assume responsibility for the key messaging framework and contribute to a dynamic, inclusive and innovative social purpose strategy. You will also create and manage content that will promote the University to prospective students from underrepresented backgrounds, as well as to a network of partners including schools, colleges and cultural organisations.

About you

You will be educated to degree level in a communications related field or possess equivalent professional experience gained in managing digital content, social media platforms, editorial and engagement, preferably within a large organisation or educational institution. You will also need experience of planning and executing communications to champion diversity and inclusion.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

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Closing date:

4th December 2025, 23:55.

Our culture

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn - a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.