Deputy Director of Communications and Engagement
3 days ago
Job Summary:
The University of Leeds is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Deputy Director of Communications to join its senior leadership team. As a key member of the Communications and Engagement team, you will play a critical role in shaping the University's communication strategy and driving its reputation through compelling communications and engagement with global news and digital media, staff, students, and key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operational Leadership: Develop and implement strategic communications plans, fostering innovation and designing collaborative ways of working to drive integrated communications.
- Crisis Management: Lead operational communications during crises, providing strategic advice to ensure quick recovery and business continuity.
- Public Affairs: Manage relationships with key political and policy influencers, coordinating engagement at local, regional, and national levels.
- Project Leadership: Lead strategic communications projects and advise senior University leaders, including Executive Deans of Faculty.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ensure communications efforts support the University Strategy, driving leadership, change, and innovation.
Requirements:
- Relevant post-graduate qualification or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience in leading, developing, and motivating large communications teams and managing corporate budgets and resources.
- Senior-level experience in developing and implementing communications strategies, with credibility at Board level in large, complex organisations.
- Success in leading multiple teams across internal communications, staff engagement, external communications, public affairs, crisis management, digital/social media, and brand development.
Benefits:
- 26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom.
- Generous pension scheme plus life assurance.
- Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art campus gym.
- Access to courses run by our Organisational Development and Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies.
- Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes.
Contact Information:
Kate Bennett, Head of Operations and Strategic Communications Planning
Tim Watkinson, Director of Communications and Engagement
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