Senior Change Communications Officer Ref 21853 & 21855

  • Contract
  • Brighton
  • Posted 10 months ago

University of Sussex

Job title:

Senior Change Communications Officer Ref 21853 & 21855

Company

University of Sussex

Job description

Location : Brighton, United Kingdom Job Advert

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About the role

The University of Sussex is looking to appoint a confident communications professional to support a major programme of projects in the University.

In this role you will support some of the university’s major projects, which are helping us realise our strategic vision to become ‘a better University for a better world’.

Your focus will be to support communications around a major programme of investment in both the University’s estate and supporting infrastructure, systems and processes.

You will be responsible for developing and keeping our communications plans up to date, tracking our progress and keeping records as we deliver against the plans. You will be responsible for drafting and publishing messages through a number of channel, gaining sign off and engaging with stakeholders, and also listening to feedback, seeking input from staff and students as projects are introduced, and ultimately delivered.

You will attend key meetings and working groups and work closely with colleagues in the Communications, Marketing and Advancement, and Projects and Strategy divisions, ensuring an integrated approach to communications across the university.

About you

You will have worked in a similar role, where you will have supported communication teams to deliver plans and strategies in support of the organisation’s objectives.

You will be able to turn your hand to internal communications and engagement, event management and work with digital/social media and video. You’ll also be able to engage with and work alongside senior stakeholders.

About our Division

The CMA division is vital in contributing towards the success of Sussex. We work closely in partnership our academic schools and other learning institutions in the UK, and, Internationally to attract the very best students we can. Our ideas matter, that is why we work and advise on Institutional Growth Strategies to support the University in achieving positive outcomes. The life-long relationships with our global alumni and friends enable many of the gifts which allow Sussex’s research to flourish.

Why work here…

Our University is situated just off of the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are easily accessible by public transport; a 5-minute walk from the train station and bus stops within the campus. We have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to cycle to work with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.

Sussex is a renowned, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are Faculty, Student, or a member of a Professional Services Team, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.

The benefits that you will receive from day one:

  • Generous pension scheme available.
  • Purchase additional Annual Leave though our Scheme for a great home and work life balance
  • Discounts of public transport, Cycle to work Scheme, and special rates in hotels in Brighton and the Sussex region.
  • Discounts on high-street shops through our Rewards partner, along with a Cash back Health Plan.
  • Considerable discount on our on-site Gym Facilities because we care about our employees’ Health and Wellbeing.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Please note: The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK. Hours Full time or part time hours considered up to a maximum of 36.5 FTE. Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).
Department Communications, Marketing & Advancement
Job Type Full time
Contract Type Fixed Term Contract
Salary starting at ££32,982 to £37,099 per annum, pro rata if part time

Expected salary

£37099 per year

Location

Brighton

Job date

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 08:41:36 GMT

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