Student Engagement Lead (Communications)

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Student Engagement Lead to enhance communication strategies and student experiences. This hybrid role involves leading the Welcome, Induction & Transition program, crafting engaging newsletters, and collaborating with various teams to ensure effective messaging. The ideal candidate will possess a proactive mindset, excellent writing skills, and a deep understanding of the higher education landscape. Join a supportive team dedicated to improving student engagement and success during a pivotal time in their academic journey.

Qualifications

• Experience in communications, marketing, or student engagement.
• Excellent writing and content creation skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead communications for Welcome, Induction & Transition.
• Write and edit newsletters for student engagement.
• Evaluate communication effectiveness and student engagement.

Skills

Communications

Marketing

Content Creation

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Understanding of Higher Education

Job description

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Student Engagement Lead (Communications), London

Client:

Gray & Associates Recruitment Services

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

This is a 6-month booking for a hybrid role. It is a hands-on position where your creativity, insight, and coordination skills will directly impact the student experience. We are looking for a creative and organized communicator to lead student-facing communications during a key point in the academic year.

In this fixed-term maternity cover role, you will take the lead on planning and delivering the university’s Welcome, Induction & Transition programme, while curating newsletters, managing communication calendars, and supporting student engagement campaigns throughout the year.

You will be central to improving how students receive, understand, and act on key information—from onboarding and enrolment to wellbeing, academic success, and community-building.

What you’ll do:

• Lead communications for Welcome, Induction & Transition
• Write and edit newsletters (e.g., Student News, Study Welcome)
• Collaborate with academic and professional teams to align messaging
• Evaluate communication effectiveness and student engagement

What you’ll bring:

• Experience in communications, marketing, or student engagement
• Excellent writing and content creation skills
• Strong organizational and project management abilities
• A collaborative, proactive mindset with attention to detail
• Understanding of the Higher Education landscape, student life, and barriers to engagement, especially for underrepresented groups

You will join a supportive team working across departments to improve how the university communicates with students and how they feel supported throughout their journey.

Start ASAP. Please send your CV if you are interested in this role. We will review CVs immediately to appoint quickly.

Gray & Associates is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.