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Engagement & Communications Lead

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Marketing
  • Leeds

AI generated summary

  • You should be a passionate communicator with experience in creating clear messaging for diverse audiences and implementing engagement strategies for digital education.
  • You will craft key messages for diverse audiences, lead engagement strategies for online courses, manage communication campaigns, and contribute to ongoing content on the Digital Education Service website.

Requirements

  • Are you a passionate communicator who is inspired by the opportunities digital education can bring learners and educators?
  • Are you ready to inspire others by partnering with stakeholders to get their message out there?
  • Do you have experience creating simple, straight-forward communications which will connect with a mix of audiences?
  • We are looking for a communications and engagement professional to work across our teams in the Digital Education Service to support on crafting key messages for both internal and external audiences.
  • In this role, you will also work closely with external clients, playing a lead role in implementing engagement and communication strategies to support our online courses.
  • You will be responsible for delivering a wide range of project-specific and business-as-usual communication campaigns, working closely with Communication managers to ensure project deliverables are met on time and in budget.
  • You will also have responsibility for contributing to ongoing communications via the Digital Education Service website and SharePoint.
  • Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions.
  • For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa.

Responsibilities

  • We are looking for a communications and engagement professional to work across our teams in the Digital Education Service to support on crafting key messages for both internal and external audiences.
  • In this role, you will also work closely with external clients, playing a lead role in implementing engagement and communication strategies to support our online courses.
  • You will be responsible for delivering a wide range of project-specific and business-as-usual communication campaigns, working closely with Communication managers to ensure project deliverables are met on time and in budget.
  • You will also have responsibility for contributing to ongoing communications via the Digital Education Service website and SharePoint.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Engagement & Communications Lead role?

The main focus of the role is to support the Digital Education Service by crafting key messages for both internal and external audiences, implementing engagement and communication strategies for online courses, and delivering communication campaigns.

Is this position open to flexible working arrangements?

Yes, the role offers scope for hybrid working arrangements and is open to discussing flexible working options.

What types of audiences will I be communicating with in this role?

You will be connecting with a mix of audiences, including internal stakeholders, external clients, and potential learners and educators.

What are the key responsibilities of the Engagement & Communications Lead?

Key responsibilities include delivering project-specific and business-as-usual communication campaigns, working closely with Communication managers, and contributing to ongoing communications via the Digital Education Service website and SharePoint.

Are there specific requirements regarding visa eligibility for this role?

Yes, due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants who are eligible for salary concessions.

What benefits does the university offer to employees in this role?

Benefits include 26 days of holiday plus approximately 16 bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, health and wellbeing programs, access to personal development courses, and options for on-site childcare and shopping discounts.

Who can I contact for more information about the position?

You can contact Fran Rackham, Digital Education Manager for Engagement & Comms, via email at F.Rackham@leeds.ac.uk for more information.

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