Communications Officer

4 weeks ago


Reading, United Kingdom University of Reading Full time

The University is, first and foremost, a diverse, inclusive, and supportive community of people – students, staff and alumni. We are looking to appoint a Communications Officer within the Student Communications team on Whiteknights campus. 

The Communications Officer plays a vital role in supporting the Communications team in our objective to keep students informed and updated with the latest news, important messaging and student life essentials from arrival day to graduation. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone with a passion for digital communications and using accessible content to inform and educate large communities. 

The successful candidate will be a creative communications professional, confident with managing a complex communications schedule and delivering innovative and impactful digital content. You will be expected to design and write engaging and informative content for students including website copy, student articles, news pieces, social media and newsletters along with coordinating a team of student ambassadors to represent the student voice across our channels and in our communications. 

You will have previous experience of working in a comms or marketing setting. You will be organised, with excellent written communication skills and be proficient at working with a range of digital channels and communications platforms.

You do not need to have experience of working in Higher Education or with students, but we are looking for someone with a passion to improve the student experience by creating engaging and informative content for this audience.

Please use the supporting statement in your applications to tell us about yourself and why you would be ideal for the role. Read more detail about this exciting opportunity to progress your career (link to job description). We look forward to receiving your application.

Interviews: TBC

Closing date 21st April 2024

Informal contact details
Contact role: Head of Student Communications
Contact name: Angie Davies
Contact phone: Via Teams
Contact email: a.l.davies@reading.ac.uk

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-UK candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

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. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

£27,979 to £32,982. Competitive



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