​Job Description

A leading London University is looking for a Communications & Engagement Manager to support with a major campus transformations project on an initial 12-month interim basis.

There has never been a better time to join the University. As part of a 10-year strategy - Vision 2028 - they’re investing millions into the estate to create more pioneering, vibrant and welcoming spaces for people to study, work and live.

Sitting within the wider Communications function - and working closely with a dedicated project team - the role holder will own, develop, maintain and implement a communications and engagement strategy for the campus transformation project.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop the strategy for the communication and engagement of the programme and the projects that sit within it

• Staff communications and engagement: using a range of internal communications channels, the post holder will proactively communicate the programme and upcoming plans

• Student communications and engagement: the post holder will proactively communicate and engage with students using a number of channels to ensure needs and desires are recognised and understood

• Plan, edit and write content to use for a variety of formats and channels, ensuring all communications is fully-brand aligned (addressing the key brand-points across the projects)

• Provide guidance to senior management on the messages communicated to ensure consistency and clarity

• Work with key communication colleagues to ensure alignment with the corporate communications strategy

• Manage the relationship between external partners supporting the programme

Key Requirements

• Proven success in a senior communications role, and experience of managing projects in a large-scale and multifaceted organisation

• Experience engaging with multiple stakeholders and managing high-level relationships

• Extensive experience writing and editing copy & the ability to turn complex detail into easy and digestible information for audiences to understand

• Internal social media/digital platforms experience, e.g., working knowledge of intranet systems

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment, remaining calm under pressure & being resilient

• An excellent and persuasive communicator with the gravitas to be credible to working across the university

• Experience of managing change effectively

• The ability to hit the ground running and pick things up quickly

• Desirable: construction/property and/or higher education sector experience

VMAGROUP is a leading international interim, contract, temporary and permanent recruitment and executive search specialist. We are specifically focused on providing support to the communications, digital and marketing communities.

Our specialist practice areas cover: communications, corporate communications, internal communications, change communications, PR, media relations, financial communications, CSR, public affairs, investor relations, marketing, digital marketing and agency services.

We have a reputation for providing expert consultancy services and advice, supported by in-depth knowledge of the professions we recruit for. Our thought leadership and benchmarking studies have become go-to resources for the communications and marketing industry, supporting planning and decision-making for organisations of all shapes and sizes.

In the UK, VMAGROUP has offices in London and Manchester and in Europe, VMAGROUP has offices in Amsterdam and Brussels, but we work with organisations and individuals on a global basis.

VMAGROUP is committed to equal opportunities and is a Diversity Pledged Recruiter.