Public Affairs and Engagement Officer

3 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Manchester Metropolitan University Full time
Job Opportunity

Manchester Metropolitan University is looking for a skilled Public Affairs and Engagement Officer to join their team on a fixed-term basis for 6 months. As part of the Communications and Engagement team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing effective public affairs and engagement strategies to enhance the University's reputation and relationships with external stakeholders.

About the Team

The Communications and Engagement team is responsible for building and managing the University's profile and reputation both internally and externally to drive advocacy and engagement and help us to become known as the university of choice, the employer of choice and the partner of choice.

You will work closely with colleagues across the University to develop and implement effective public affairs and engagement strategies, ensuring that the University's reputation and relationships with external stakeholders are enhanced.

  • Developing and implementing effective public affairs and engagement strategies to enhance the University's reputation and relationships with external stakeholders
  • Working with the Public Affairs Manager to deliver a parliamentary event in Q2 2025
  • Supporting the monitoring of events in Parliament, announcements from the Government and other relevant developments in the Higher Education sector
  • Producing a comprehensive stakeholder map of key political and policy figures in Higher Education and other policy areas
  • Preparing briefings for internal and external audiences
  • Supporting the Community Engagement Officer in organising events in the local community
  • Supporting the Community Engagement Officer in responding to queries and complaints from local residents
  • Coordinating, delivering and evaluating engagement and communications activities and events with identified external stakeholder groups, including MPs, local government, anchor institutions, local residents and community/voluntary groups
  • Working closely with colleagues across the University to create communication assets and support events aimed at key stakeholders, to ensure they are informed and engaged.
  • Creating a range of digital communications assets including social media and web content to promote the University.

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