Faculty Communications Manager, Communications and Engagement

Are you exceptionally skilled at finding, sourcing, and telling remarkable stories that gain attention across owned and earned communications channels? Can you simplify complex information, develop a compelling narrative, and communicate effectively across a range of channels? Are you an effective relationship manager, comfortable talking to, and gaining the support of, a wide range of people?

Here at the University of Leeds, our Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS) is looking for someone who can breathe life into the stories about the Faculty’s mission, strategy, and contribution to engineering and the physical sciences.

You will need to be an exceptional writer with a passion for how science and engineering can change the world for the better. Reporting to the Faculty Deputy Executive Dean and working closely with the Pro-Dean for Research and Innovation, you will be embedded at the heart of the Faculty as the eyes and ears for the wider communications team. Alert to powerful story opportunities, you will develop a broad range of content for use by external and internal communications colleagues. You will also be able to build strong networks and relationships while prospecting for ground-breaking stories that illustrate how the Faculty is delivering real outcomes to progress the University’s strategic aims.

We are looking for an accomplished, experienced, and self-motivated storyteller and communications practitioner. As a powerful voice for EPS and its achievements, you will also build close working relationships with the External Communications and Campaigns team to ensure the voice of the Faculty is heard by the media and other key stakeholders.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 21.6% of salary.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Professor Giles Davies, Deputy Executive Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Email: [email protected] OR

Katherine Hackett, Assistant Director of Digital Communications, Content, Brand and Creative

Email: [email protected]

How to apply

Your online application should include:

• A supporting statement providing evidence to support each requirement listed on the ‘What will you bring to the role’ section of the Candidate Brief (no more than two sides of A4, minimum font size 11);
• A detailed, up to date curriculum vitae.