Strategic University Communications Specialist

Liverpool John Moores University; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Annual leave

Flexible working hours

Wellbeing support

LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

Liverpool John Moores University is seeking a Communications Officer to position the university and communicate effectively with staff, students and stakeholders. The role blends strategic thinking with hands-on content creation across internal and external channels.

You will write stories, support campaigns, and align communications with LJMU's strategy pillars. Strong writing, data-informed decision making and collaboration with colleagues are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or proven track record of relevant career in communications.
• Experience of creating engaging content for a variety of audiences and communication channels.
• Experience of identifying and developing strategic communications opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Write and publish content for internal webpages, staff newsletters, and digital channels.
• Support internal and external communications, including media relations and speeches.
• Capture interviews, footage and photography for communications materials.
• Support social media content creation and liaise with stakeholders across LJMU.
• Monitor communications activity and report on KPIs using analytics tools.

Skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder relations

Writing/content creation

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

Degree level education

Tools

Analytics tools

Job description

Liverpool John Moores University is seeking a Communications Officer to position the university and communicate effectively with staff, students and stakeholders. The role blends strategic thinking with hands-on content creation across internal and external channels.

You will write stories, support campaigns, and align communications with LJMU's strategy pillars. Strong writing, data-informed decision making and collaboration with colleagues are essential for success.