Communications and Events Officer

Responsibilities

• The Communications and Events Officer will join the Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences Marketing and Communications Team, supporting the delivery of communications activities and events that enhance the profile and reputation of the faculty and its departments.
• The role is responsible for producing and distributing communications across a range of channels, maintaining digital content, and providing administrative and logistical support for events delivered both in person and online.
• The post holder will work closely with Communications and Events Coordinators and stakeholders across the university to ensure effective engagement with internal and external audiences.
• The purpose of the role is to support the delivery of communications and events that promote the faculty's teaching, research and engagement activities, while helping to build and maintain strong relationships with staff, students and external audiences.
• The role holder will work closely with the Communications and Events Managers, academic and professional services colleagues, and teams across the university to implement communications plans and deliver successful events.
• The role holder will also be responsible for creating and distributing content, maintaining websites and social media channels, supporting media and publication activity, coordinating event logistics and attendee management, and providing high-quality administrative support.

Requirements

• We are looking for a proactive and organisedcommunications professional with experience of digital communications andsupporting the delivery of events.
• You will have excellent written and verbalcommunication skills, strong administrative abilities and the confidence tomanage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards.
• You will be a teamplayer, able to build effective working relationships with a range ofstakeholders, and committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong customer service and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently and proactively solve problems.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.

Preferred

• Experience working in a higher education environment would be desirable.

Benefits

• 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance