Strategic Communications Officer

CU London; Ryton-on-Dunsmore; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

CU London is seeking a Strategic Communications Officer to enhance its communications strategy. This role involves planning campaigns, engaging with stakeholders, and delivering high-quality content across various platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in communications and a relevant degree or qualification, along with experience in stakeholder engagement and media relations.

Benefits

Excellent Employers Pension Contribution

30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays

New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days

Life Assurance 4 x Salary

BUPA Cash Plan

50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependants

CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across various retailers

New Electric Car Scheme

Cycle To Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering key messages through various channels.
• Understanding of UK media and political landscape.
• Knowledge of international political and media issues is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Group’s strategic communications plan.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and produce engaging content.
• Plan and evaluate communications activities.

Skills

Stakeholder mapping

Event management

Content creation

Campaign planning

Education

Degree in communication-focused discipline

Professional qualification (CIPR, CIM, journalism)

Job description

CU London Ryton-On-Dunsmore, England, United Kingdom

Strategic Communications Officer

CU London Ryton-On-Dunsmore, England, United Kingdom

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Division, Department
CU Corporate Services Limited (CUCS), MC Communications

Salary
Competitive starting salary range from £31,792 up to £35,937 per annum (dependent upon experience) with the potential to progress. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered.

Job Title
Strategic Communications Officer

Job Reference
2707

Application Closing Date
11/06/2025

Mode
Permanent, Full Time

Our Mission
Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. We are driven by our passionate belief in the transformational power of education and research to enable and empower our students, colleagues, and partners, and to improve the world around them. Our people are key to our success, and each role contributes to the Group’s ongoing progress in communities worldwide.

The role of Strategic Communications Officer is within CU Corporate Services, a wholly owned sister company of Coventry University Group.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering the Group’s strategic communications plan, utilizing diverse channels to reach and engage our priority audiences and stakeholders.

You will work alongside the Head of Strategic and Corporate Communications and colleagues in other communication roles and the Group Policy Unit to proactively deliver high-quality, tailored communications. This includes planning campaigns aligned with the 2030 Group Strategy, using channels such as internal communications, email marketing, events, stakeholder engagement, press, social media, and web.

You will collaborate with senior stakeholders across the Group to plan, deliver, and evaluate your activities, producing engaging, audience-focused content and building relationships with key stakeholders to ensure our messages reach the right people.

Our Successful Candidate

To succeed, you should have demonstrable experience in using events, blogs, newsletters, and similar tools to deliver key messages. Knowledge of stakeholder mapping and identifying relevant groups in the HE sector, both nationally and internationally, is beneficial.

You must have an informed and current understanding of the UK media and political landscape. Additional knowledge of international political and media issues relevant to the Group’s key markets would be advantageous.

You should be educated to degree level or have equivalent experience in a communication-focused discipline. A relevant professional qualification (e.g., CIPR, CIM, journalism) and a proven track record in planning, delivering, and evaluating high-profile campaigns are preferred.

The Benefits

As a staff member of CU Corporate Services, you will have access to a wide range of industry-leading rewards and benefits, including:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• Life Assurance 4 x Salary
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across various retailers
• New Electric Car Scheme
• Cycle To Work scheme

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, we embed equality, diversity, and inclusion into our core values. We harness the diverse backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our community to create opportunities for all.

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