Senior Communications Officer

London Metropolitan University; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university in London is seeking a Senior Communications Officer to lead impactful messaging for staff and students. The role involves managing multi-channel campaigns and creating engaging content that aligns with the university's values. Candidates should have experience in internal communications, strong writing skills, and a collaborative mindset. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to an inclusive community, and applications are being accepted until January 8, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in internal communications, content strategy, or employee engagement.
• Strong copywriting and editing skills.
• Ability to manage projects and campaigns across multiple platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-channel campaigns including intranet, newsletters, email, and social media.
• Create clear, engaging content reflecting the university's values.
• Coordinate communications projects for key university events.
• Plan and manage intranet content for accuracy and accessibility.
• Use audience insights to enhance engagement.

Skills

Internal communications

Content strategy

Project management

Copywriting

Editing

Inclusivity commitment

Job description

ABOUT US

Transforming lives through excellent education

London Met is an extraordinary institution. Equity and social inclusion have always been our driving principles, and it's what makes the University so unique. Our organisation is distinctive, both in its eclectic and diverse community of students and staff, and also for its historical role in serving some of London’s most deprived boroughs. Everything we do is underpinned by our philosophy that an individual should have the opportunity to transform their life through the power of education.

Equipping our students with the tools for their future is at the heart of our academic offering. We pride ourselves on providing our students with access to a wealth of opportunities and professions. Our graduates benefit personally, but also contribute their unique perspectives to society, culture, public service and the economy in all areas of London, the UK and around the world.

ABOUT THE POST

Are you passionate about internal communications, employee engagement, and creating inclusive content? We’re looking for a Senior Communications Officer to help shape impactful messaging for staff and students across our University.

In this role, you’ll:

• Lead multi-channel campaigns (intranet, newsletters, email, social media)
• Create clear, engaging content that reflects our values and strategic priorities.
• Coordinate communications projects for key university moments (Welcome, NSS, exams, wellbeing).
• Plan and manage intranet content for accuracy and accessibility.
• Use audience insights to improve engagement and impact.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in internal communications, content strategy, or employee engagement.
• Strong copywriting and editing skills.
• Ability to manage projects and campaigns across multiple platforms.
• Collaborative, proactive, and committed to inclusivity.

Join us and help build a connected, informed, and empowered community.

Closing date: 08 January 2026

Interviews due to be held on 22 and 23 January 2026.

HOW TO APPLY

Please complete an online application form at: https://iaetme.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/Standard/jobs/preview/460/?mode=location

If you have a query, please email [e-mail] quoting the job ID number.

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