Senior Communications Officer

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering targeted alumni communications and campaigns
• Writing and editing engaging copy for email, web and social media
• Managing and growing alumni social media activity, particularly LinkedIn
• Creating content for the Aston for Life alumni engagement platform
• Supporting digital campaigns linked to alumni engagement and fundraising
• Using analytics and insight to improve communication performance
• Supporting editorial activity for alumni publications and features
• Helping strengthen the student to alumni transition experience

Requirements

• Excellent writing and storytelling skills
• Experience creating digital content and communications campaigns
• Confidence managing social media and online communities
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to adapt tone and messaging for different audiences
• A collaborative and proactive approach
• Experience using analytics to evaluate communications activity

Preferred

• Experience in higher education, alumni relations, fundraising or membership organisations would be an advantage.

Benefits

• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
• Great family friendly policies.
• On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available