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About the Role
We are excited to offer an opportunity to lead our Communications and Engagement function as part of the leadership team within the Department of Marketing, Communications, and Student Recruitment. In this role, you will cultivate a culture of collaboration and innovation, working alongside colleagues to further enhance the reputation and influence of Edge Hill University.
As Head of Communications and Engagement, you will manage the University's external reputation, strengthening its position within the sector and among external stakeholders while improving internal engagement through effective communication with staff and students. This high-visibility role involves leading media relations, public affairs, stakeholder management, alumni engagement, and corporate events.
A responsive, creative, and influential leader, you will serve as the lead communications advisor to senior management on key issues such as public affairs and crisis management, ensuring the University's reputation is well-managed. In addition, you will oversee a highly professional and responsive communication and engagement function, coordinating with journalists and the media, plus a wide range of stakeholders on matters related to the University's reputation.
About You
As Head of Communications and Engagement you will hold experience leading in the following areas:
* Media relations and social media, identifying opportunities to promote the strengths, experts and expertise of Edge Hill furthering its brand and reputation.
* Public affairs strategy and activity, identifying where Edge Hill University has a voice and ensuring positive engagement and profile with government, policy makers and national/ regional stakeholders to support the university’s strategic aims.
* Student and staff engagement specifically in relation to the NSS and Staff Surveys.
* Alumni engagement strategy and activity, strengthening connections with our alumni and supporting them to be ambassadors for the university.
Rewards & Benefits
* A minimum of 48 days annual leave per annum (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days).
* Access to a range of CPD to support your career development.
* Free foreign language, and Sign Language evening classes.
* Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources.
* Discounted membership to our sport and leisure facilities.
* Beautiful award-winning campus working environment.
* Staff benefits scheme.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £57,793.00-£65,320.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Employee discount.
* Enhanced maternity leave.
* Health & wellbeing programme.
* On-site gym.
* On-site parking.
* Transport links.
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: EHM0209-0924
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