Communications Officer

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom University of West London Full time

The **University of West London (UWL)** is ranked the best modern* university (non-specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2023.

We were also named University of the Year for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023, being described by the editor as “regularly among the top-performing universities” and proving that “it is possible for a London-based institution to achieve outstanding levels of student satisfaction beyond other universities”.
- University status awarded in or after 1992

**The Department**

This post is part of UWL’s Communication team which plays a central role in delivering on the University’s strategic plan and meeting its marketing and Student recruitment objectives. The Team is part of the **Marketing, Recruitment and Communications Department** which also includes Events, Campaigns, Digital, Recruitment and Admissions Teams.

**The Role**

UWL is now looking for a new Communications Officer (External and Internal) to join its expanding team who will play a key role in promoting a positive image of the University through a range of strategies and tactics that support the delivery of the University business objectives.

The Communications Officer will undertake the following activities:

- Seek out, gather and create good news stories from across the University for distribution on internal and external channels as appropriate.
- Work collaboratively to create media campaigns, securing coverage across print, broadcast and digital media.
- Draft copy for press releases, website news stories, social media posts, blogs, opinion pieces, and corporate collateral.
- Engage with the media, proactively selling in stories to deliver increased exposure and profile for the University.
- Engage confidently with multiple stakeholders both internal and external and influence, advise and persuade as required drawing out good news stories.
- Work collaboratively in the team, sharing ideas with the wider marketing team, integrating communications across off-line and on-line platforms.
- Help manage crisis communications as may arise and deal effectively with media queries as required.

**The Person**

Significant PR/Comms experience having working in a communications team either in-house or agency.

Ability to negotiate with internal senior managers and stakeholders.

Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of key social media platforms

Be able to create campaigns, securing coverage across print, online and broadcast media.

Experience of selling stories and being able to successfully engage with external media.

Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with evidence of being able to work under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.

Excellent copywriting, grammar and spelling skills.

The post holder will be required to work outside of normal office hours and some weekend work as required.

**How to Apply**

Interviews are expected to be held in the 2nd or 3rd week of June.

**Additional Information**

Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.

This post is not available for UWL students.

This position does not meet the University criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship.

The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

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