Senior Communications Officer (0.4FTE/FTC until June 2026)

Glasgow Caledonian University; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Glasgow Caledonian University seeks a Senior Communications Officer for a part-time role (0.4 FTE) focusing on the School of Health and Life Sciences. Responsibilities include crafting communications that align with the university’s mission and supporting media relations. This role emphasizes flexibility and aligns with the university’s values of equality and inclusion.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Family-friendly policies

Cycle schemes

Onsite childcare

Qualifications

• Experienced in communications roles with strong writing abilities.
• Capable of engaging various stakeholders effectively.
• Confident in navigating digital and media landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver communications promoting university mission.
• Manage media relations and reputational risk.
• Advise stakeholders on communications best practices.

Skills

Writing Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Digital Understanding

Job description

Location: Glasgow Caledonian University Cowcaddens Road, G4 0BA

Salary: £38,249 - £44,128 per year pro rata

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 14 hours per week

Advert

Glasgow Caledonian – the largest and leading modern university in Scotland – is a vibrant, values-led university with campuses in Glasgow and London. We are committed to high-quality education and research that supports our communities, with strong partnerships to ensure our students achieve their career goals.

Named UK Modern University of the Year in the Daily Mail University Guide, we rank among the top 50 universities in the UK according to the Times, Sunday Times, and Guardian guides. We are the top performing modern university in Scotland across these rankings. We hold EcoCampus Platinum accreditation and were ranked first in Scotland for sustainability in the 2024 People and Planet league table.

With a wide range of accredited courses and over 300 industry partnerships, we have a high employment rate among graduates, with 82% in skilled occupations and 91% in employment or further study within 15 months of graduation (HESA 2024). We lead in Graduate Apprenticeships and are dedicated to widening participation from diverse backgrounds. Our campuses support nearly 23,000 students from 119 countries.

Our research addresses global challenges, with 72% considered world leading or internationally excellent, and our health research has significant impact (REF2021).

Guided by values of integrity, responsibility, creativity, and confidence, we aim to transform lives and communities.

The Corporate Communications team plays a strategic role in supporting the university’s reputation and engagement through messaging across media relations, internal communications, crisis response, and social media. Key outputs include the staff intranet, newsletters, official emails, media stories, and video content.

We are seeking an experienced and creative Senior Communications Officer (0.4 FTE, fixed term) for a 10-month period to support the School of Health and Life Sciences during a pattern adjustment. This part-time role involves developing and delivering communications that promote the university’s mission, research, and partnerships, focusing on the School of Health and Life Sciences.

You will work closely with senior leaders, academic experts, and colleagues to craft compelling narratives that enhance the university’s reputation locally and globally. Responsibilities include proactive media relations, reputational risk management, content creation, and stakeholder advising on communications best practices.

The ideal candidate will have excellent writing, planning, stakeholder engagement skills, sound judgement, and a confident understanding of digital and media landscapes. You should be able to work independently and contribute to high-impact communications aligned with the university’s strategy and values.

This role offers flexible, meaningful work supporting the university’s mission as the 'University for the Common Good'.

We are committed to embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates demonstrating GCU Values.

Glasgow Caledonian University holds the Athena SWAN Silver award for gender equality and is a Disability Confident 'Committed' employer. We support staff with caring responsibilities through the 'Carer Positive' employer award. Benefits include professional development opportunities, family-friendly policies, cycle schemes, and onsite childcare.

Please note, appointments are made at the first point of the salary scale unless otherwise specified.