Communications and Community Outreach Officer

2 weeks ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom Birmingham City University Full time

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

JOB INFO
Job Identification
143
- Job Category
Administration and Operations
- Posting Date
01/15/2025, 07:28 AM

02/09/2025, 05:59 PM
- Job Schedule
Full time
- Locations
- Library and Learning Resources

(Hybrid)
- **The full-time starting salary is normally £37,332.00 per annum, with progression available in post to £40,581.00 per annum.**

**Grade: SO2**

**Permanent, full time role.**

Library and Learning Resources (L&LR) are seeking to appoint a Communications and Community Outreach Officer within the newly formed Library Engagement team to coordinate communications and develop our public and community engagement offer. The post holder will work across L&LR and BCU to develop a strategic vision for all library communications and engagement.

The Library Engagement team plays a critical role in connecting Library and Learning Resources (L&LR) with both the university community and external stakeholders. By using management information and data from other teams, they drive discussions that highlight L&LR's vital contributions to learning, teaching, and research at Birmingham City University (BCU).

The individual will be expected to:

- Coordinate all internal and external communications that aligns with the strategic goals of the library, ensuring that communication content is current and relevant and resonates with both internal and external audiences.
- Collaborate with**various stakeholders including local schools, further education (FE) institutions, libraries, and museums to support the development of outreach and public engagement activities, ensuring a broad and impactful reach.
- Be instrumental in articulating a strategic vision for library communications and engagement activities, aligning efforts with the broader mission and vision of L&LR and BCU and managing communication channels to effectively disseminate information.

The Engagement Team includes Library Business Partners, Research Engagement Librarian, Student Engagement Officer and the Communications and Community Outreach Officer. This model encourages deeper collaboration with academics and various departments it aims to foster institutional change and ensure L&LR becomes more integrated into and relevant to the university's academic and civic missions.

Library & Learning Resources (L&LR) is committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment with the goal of inspiring student success, enhancing staff productivity, and promoting well-being. Recognised with the _Customer Service Excellence Award_, the library service offers a vast array of resources, including millions of learning materials and over 800 study spaces across four library locations. Its services and resources are carefully aligned with Birmingham City University's academic and business objectives to effectively support the university community.

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