Communications Support Officer

2 weeks ago


University of York, United Kingdom University of York Full time

This is an exciting time to be joining our team. The University is embarking upon delivering its mission to become a University for Public Good and has just made a significant investment to increase philanthropy and alumni engagement over the next 10 years as we look to establish a more representative and inclusive community.

**We are looking for people with**:

- Knowledge of websites and some experience using a website content management system, such as WordPress or Terminal4
- Knowledge and some experience using social media
- Understanding of content creation and delivery
- A flair for writing and tailoring messages to an audience
- Excellent stakeholder management and engagement skills; able to confidently guide them through the challenges of prioritisation, and provide information to support recommended decisions

**Office of Philanthropic Partnerships and Alumni**:
We are looking for a Communications Support Officer to play a crucial role in the Office of Philanthropic Partnerships and Alumni (OPPA). OPPA is responsible for cultivating relationships with philanthropic donors and volunteers and maintaining life-long links with our alumni community through a range of benefits and services.

The Communications Support Officer will join an expanding team of creative, visionary and dedicated professionals. The role will work with colleagues to achieve ambitious new goals to increase philanthropy and volunteering and develop a sector-leading alumni engagement programme.

**Salary and benefits**:
We offer a supportive and inclusive environment for colleagues. Our new flexible hybrid working enables staff to find the right balance to work and life with colleagues working between home and the office.
- Salary £24,285-£27,131
- Hybrid working (between home and office)
- 30 days annual leave pro rata (38 including bank holidays)
- Generous pension scheme

See our employee benefits page for the full package of optional benefits and special offers.

This role is available on a fixed term basis for 18 months.

Interview date: w/c 27 November

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive - a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork



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