Student Communications and Engagement Manager

University of Leeds; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a communications professional to deliver impactful campaigns that engage and inform over 43,000 students. The role includes strategic planning, content creation, and multichannel campaign management in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have strong insight into the student journey and be comfortable working with diverse stakeholders. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Generous pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Access to professional development courses

On-site childcare and shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the student journey.
• Experience in delivering high-impact communications.
• Ability to foster a sense of belonging within a diverse community.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-impact communications that keep students informed.
• Shape campaigns, content, and messaging to engage with students.
• Support internal stakeholders with day-to-day communications.

Skills

Strategic planning

Multichannel campaign management

Content creation

Stakeholder support

Job description

Overview

Interviews will take place between 17 and 28 November 2025. This role will be based on the university campus with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

What you'll do

From welcome and graduation to campaigns that champion belonging, wellbeing and success, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-impact communications that keep students informed, inspired and involved. Working closely with colleagues across our Student Education and Experience portfolio, you’ll help shape campaigns, content and messaging that reach more than 43,000 students from 140 countries. You’ll bring energy, insight and a strong understanding of the student journey, helping us foster a sense of belonging and community across everything we do. This is a role for someone who is strategic, collaborative and hands-on – equally comfortable planning multichannel campaigns as writing engaging content, supporting internal stakeholders, and delivering day-to-day communications that reflect the diversity and voice of our student body. You’ll combine strategic planning and delivery oversight with insight-led decision-making and strong collaboration to deliver campaigns and content that champion student voice and truly connect.

Notes

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

What We Offer In Return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
• And much more!

Contact

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Mark Dorey, Assistant Director of Comms & Engagement
Email: [e-mail]