Communications and Events Officer Ref: 43652 (Fixed Term) at University of Sussex | Brighton, Brighton and Hove, UK

Communications and Events Officer Ref: 43652 (Fixed Term)

Brighton, Brighton and Hove, UK (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

Job Summary

Own and optimise lab content across digital and in-person channels, expanding international visibility and engagement, coordinating contributions from stakeholders, and representing the Lab at events in Europe, Australia, and Brazil.

Drive online presence and audience growth across website, social media, newsletters, and digital platforms
Coordinate content from diverse stakeholders to expand reach and participation
Engage international audiences through in-person and online events

Job Description

Responsibilities

proactively develop, present and analyse the effectiveness of content across the existing and future channels of the Lab, and its internal and external stakeholders.
They will be responsible for growing the international visibility and impact of the Lab’s work, driving forward its web-based content, digital and in-person presence, ensuring the right tone of voice, brand look & feel depending on the communications audience.
They will have a good understanding of the branding guidelines of both the University of Sussex, and the Lab, and accessibility requirements.
The Communications and Events Officer will have good knowledge and a passion for creating content, playing a key role in delivering vibrant and engaging content for the website, social media, e-newsletters and digital platforms.
They will coordinate content from a range of internal and external stakeholders; drive our online presence, increase awareness and understanding of the Lab’s work and grow our international community, attracting our target audiences to join in-person and online activities and platforms.
This will involve communicating with participants of our many in-person international events, and representing the Lab at these sessions, to be held across Europe, Australia, and Brazil.

Requirements

at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
You must be a team player who is committed to delivering communications that improve our impact and grow the diversity of participants who become involved in our work.
Creating and delivering content to digital channels across web, social media, e-newsletters and direct email and video call communication.
strong attention to detail.
confident writer and proof-reader.
able to create layouts for publications and posters.
experience of intercultural communication.
admin skills.
capable of using Microsoft packages, Adobe inDesign, Photoshop, Premier and Canva.
There is currently no line management attached to this role.

Preferred

Video creation and editing preferable.

University of Sussex

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The University of Sussex was the first of the new wave of UK universities founded in the 1960s and we now have world-leading research across all of its schools and departments.The University has over 14,000 students, of which over a third are postgraduates. Creative thinking, pedagogic diversity, intellectual challenge and interdisciplinarity have always been fundamental to a Sussex education. We deliver teaching and learning programmes that are informed by current research, are attractive to students from all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, and which deliver skills for life.

Founded in 1961

Brighton, England, GBR

5.2K employees (171 in marketing)

www.sussex.ac.uk

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