Research Communications & Alumni Engagement Specialist

University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employer pension contribution

Christmas closure across all depar t m

Purple Place employee discount

Job summary

The University of Manchester’s Global Development Institute (GDI) is seeking a Research Communications Assistant to deliver communications activities that raise the impact of our research. You will also nurture alumni relations and lead internal communications to connect academic colleagues and drive engagement across channels.

This temporary maternity-cover role involves creating digital, printed, and face-to-face communications, coordinating with the GDI Communications and Impact Team, and

Qualifications

• Proven ability to design and deliver targeted communications campaigns.
• Experience in a communications role, ideally within research or policy.
• Understanding of global development issues and key stakeholders.
• Professional demeanor and ability to work with diverse colleagues.
• Experience with producing content for digital, print and events.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with academics to disseminate research and amplify findings across channels.
• Produce engaging content: blog edits, news releases, podcasts, social graphics and posts.
• Support the GDI working paper series through copy-editing, publishing and dissemination.
• Lead internal communications to keep staff and students informed about research activity and priorities.
• Maintain alumni communication channels, including newsletters, and cultivate relationships.

Skills

Campaign design

Communications experience

Academic/policy environment

Global development issues

Collaborative working

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

The University of Manchester’s Global Development Institute (GDI) is seeking a Research Communications Assistant to deliver communications activities that raise the impact of our research. You will also nurture alumni relations and lead internal communications to connect academic colleagues and drive engagement across channels.

This temporary maternity-cover role involves creating digital, printed, and face-to-face communications, coordinating with the GDI Communications and Impact Team, and