Engagement and Communications Assistant

2 months ago


Devon, United Kingdom University of Plymouth Full time

The University is undertaking an exciting programme of work to review and improve our Student Record System. The scope of the programme is focussed on providing a modern and flexible student record system with a key emphasis on rationalising and standardising student-related processes. This is a great opportunity for someone with a passion for communication and engagement to work with a progressive and collaborative team on a large change project.

Key responsibilities will include maintaining an up-to-date intranet site, monitoring and measuring communications channels and creating bulletins, briefings, posters and other collateral as well as creating engaging visual and audio content for staff and students.

Additionally, this role will support the design and production of engaging and accessible training resources and associated support materials.

This will be a varied role at the heart of one of the University's most exciting projects and will suit someone with a blend of creativity, organisation and the ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

Please refer to the job description which details the key accountabilities and requirements for this role.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact:

Patricia Monaghan by email at

Closing date: 12 Midnight, Sunday 7th July 2024

Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 15th July 2024 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

This is a part-time position working 29.6 hours per week on a fixed-term basis until 31st December 2025 due to Business demand.

Remote working is available up to 1 day a week.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits/support mechanisms, including ongoing development opportunities, flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth's strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth's HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.

The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented communities at the University of Plymouth, such as carers/parents, people with disabilities, ethnically diverse, LGBT+, and people from all socio-economic backgrounds.

£25,138 to £27,979 pro rata per annum - Grade 4



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