Communication

Location: Canterbury
Salary: £35,326 to £39,739 per annum
Grade: Grade 7
Post Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Release Date: Friday 22 October 2021
Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 07 November 2021 (unless otherwise stated)
Interview Date: Tuesday 23 November 2021
Reference: CSF-359-21

If you are a natural communicator with experience of applying your skills to internal communications and staff engagement, this opportunity at the University of Kent could be an exciting next step in your career.

You will join the Communications Team, bringing your talent for understanding the stories and content that can generate a positive sense of community among our staff and your natural strength in relationship-building and networking.

The role will lead our activity in this area, taking an innovative and proactive approach to internal comms campaigns that showcase what it means to work at the University while also working closely with decision-makers and key colleagues at a senior level to support their communication needs.

As Staff Communications Manager you will:

work with the Head of Communications to shape and implement an effective staff communications and engagement strategy, built round the varied voices of our staff;
lead on the improvement and development of our internal comms channels, ensuring we can present a range of compelling content and allow for two-way engagement wherever possible;
work collaboratively with colleagues across the University to source stories with real impact, showcasing the best of what we do and helping generate a positive sense of community.

To be successful in this role you will have:

a degree in a relevant field and a relevant professional qualification OR significant relevant work experience at a similar level;
relevant internal staff communications and engagement experience including development of a wide range of content for different audiences;
excellent verbal and written communication skills, including clear and effective facilitation and presentation skills and the ability to produce clear, concise and compelling comms materials.

The Communications Team strive to build the University's reputation through multi-channel, mixed media campaigns that set out a compelling narrative based on our Kent 2025 strategy. Working across press, social media and internal comms, the team lead on communications with key local, national and international audiences, ensuring clear and consistent messages are delivered in creative and dynamic ways to help make the University stand out in a crowded market.

The University of Kent is a distinctive and attractive place to work. We employ over 6,000 staff, including academic and research staff and a full range of support and administration staff. Our stunning main campus in Canterbury, Kent was founded in 1965 and is set among green and tranquil open space overlooking the spectacular Cathedral. Our staff enjoy competitive salaries, an occupational pension scheme, generous holiday entitlements and a great working environment. We also offer hybrid working options, including up to two days working from home per week, and welcome discussions around flexible working arrangements.

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process please contact centralservicesresourcing@kent.ac.uk quoting ref number: CSF-359-21