Research Communications & Alumni Liaison (Temp)

The University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employer pension contribution

Christmas closure across all depts.

Purple Place employee discount

Job summary

The Global Development Institute (GDI) at The University of Manchester is seeking a Research Communications Assistant to deliver communications activities that enhance the impact of our research and raise the profile of GDI work among academic and research audiences.

You will also manage alumni relations and lead internal communications within the Institute to strengthen relationships with academic colleagues and identify collaboration opportunities.

Qualifications

• Possess a good standard of education, normally to degree level or equivalent.
• Have experience of designing and delivering targeted communications campaigns and activities.
• Have strong relevant experience gained in a communications role, ideally within a research or policy related environment.
• Demonstrate a working understanding of key global development issues, stakeholders and debates.

Responsibilities

• Deliver communications activities across digital, printed and face-to-face channels to enhance research impact.
• Lead internal communications within GDI to inform staff and students about research activity and priorities.
• Maintain alumni relations and engagement channels, including regular e-newsletters.
• Support the GDI working paper series through liaison, editorial processes and dissemination.

Skills

Campaign design

Communications

Media relations

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

The Global Development Institute (GDI) at The University of Manchester is seeking a Research Communications Assistant to deliver communications activities that enhance the impact of our research and raise the profile of GDI work among academic and research audiences.

You will also manage alumni relations and lead internal communications within the Institute to strengthen relationships with academic colleagues and identify collaboration opportunities.