Student Communications Manager (Maternity cover)

UNIVERSITY OF READING; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Reading seeks a Student Communications Manager for a 12-month maternity cover. This role is central to enhancing student success and engagement through effective digital communication strategies and team leadership. Candidates should have a strong background in digital accessibility and a passion for inclusivity, essential for enriching the student experience and fostering an inclusive environment at the University.

Qualifications

• Experience with managing multi-channel campaigns.
• Confident in leading a team and delivering presentations.
• Ability to engage with diverse student populations through targeted marketing.

Responsibilities

• Manage student channel portfolio and deliver communications.
• Lead a team of Student Life Content Creators.
• Support on complex marketing campaigns and crisis communications.

Skills

Digital accessibility

Content management

Team leadership

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Data-driven approach

Job description

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This is a Full time, 12 months Fixed term role. Closing date: 21st July 2025.

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University of Reading is, first and foremost, a diverse, inclusive, and supportive community of students, staff and alumni. The Student Communications Manager role provides a vital function in our busy communications team based in Student Services at the heart of White Knights campus.

We are looking for an exceptional communications professional to cover a 12 month maternity position to support the mission of Student Success and Engagement and Student Services to improve the experience for every student at Reading - You will share our passion for inclusivity and accessibility, and support our values in pursuit of excellence. Working alongside the Head of Student Communications and the Student Communications team we will manage the student channel portfolio and deliver communications to all current students from enrolment through to graduation.

You will have/be:

• A confident digital user, you will have experience with content management and managing multi-channel campaigns
• A passion for digital accessibility and ensuring our content and communications are relevant and accessible for all students.
• An experienced manager of people, confident to lead a team of Student Life Content Creators to represent the student voice on our popular channels
• Confident to deliver training and mentoring to our student team and to demonstrate confidence with public speaking and delivering presentations
• Supporting Student Services and wider Marketing function on more complex or sensitive campaigns and messaging. You will also be available to support on crisis and emergency comms
• Adopting a data driven approach to reviewing and planning content and marketing
• Keen to build and maintain a beneficial network of stakeholders and demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including representing the team at meetings and working groups and deliver concise and clear reports and presentations
• Liaising with colleagues across the University, to develop ways of engaging groups of students and reaching underrepresented students through targeted marketing campaigns

Interview date: 29th July 2025

Contact Name: Angela Davies

Contact Job Title: Head of Student Communications

Contact Email address: [e-mail]

We welcome applications from both external and internal candidates. As part of the University's ongoing commitment to professional development, this role can be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Internal candidates should discuss this with their line manager prior to applying.

The University is committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of our diverse student population and, therefore, we are striving to increase the representation of Black, Asian, Minority, Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds across all roles and at all levels. All appointments will be made on merit.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.