Communications Manager - Centre for Doctoral Training in Safe and Trusted AI

London, UK (On-site)

£45K/yr – £53K/yrMid LevelContract

Posted 5 days ago

Job Summary

Own and drive strategic and operational communications for the CDT, elevating profile and engagement with external partners, and lead the evolution from STAI to STaR-AI while stewarding the CDT’s digital channels.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Deliver strategic and operational communications support to raise the profile of the CDT and increase engagement with external partners.
  • Develop the communications strategy for the evolution from STAI to STaR-AI, and for managing the CDT’s digital channels, growing engagement rates, followers and reach amongst key audiences.

Requirements

  • Degree qualification or equivalent relevant professional experience
  • A proactive approach to work, knowing when to work independently and flexibly but also when best to work as part of a team.
  • Able to think strategically and develop strategic direction
  • Experience and knowledge of managing and optimising websites and social media channels
  • Excellent editorial skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to write accessible and engaging copy for the web and different social media channels.
  • Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and multiple work-streams independently
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and work with a range of stakeholders

Preferred

  • Desirable criteria1. Experience of working in the Higher Education sector and familiarity with HE administration 2. Experience of developing graphics, videos and other digital content type3. Knowledge and experience of using Contensis Classic to manage webpages4. Knowledge and experience of using design software, including the Adobe Creative Suite and Canva5. Experience of Science Comms
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21K employees (642 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

£45K/yr – £53K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Communications median pay in the United Kingdom

£44K/yr

Most pay falls between £33K and £60K. Based on 105 salaries.

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