Role
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented individual to join the ISA team as a Communications and Engagement Manager. This is a key role in a small team, which also includes a new Business Development and Community Manager, administrative and technical support. The postholder will be responsible for leading a variety of external and internal communications activities to facilitate and support the delivery of the ISA strategy, particularly in raising the profile of the institute and its researchers, supporting the development of impactful partnerships with key stakeholders, and driving a thriving and informed community. The institute is home to high quality and impactful research, and the Communications and Engagement Manager will work to high standards to reflect this.
This role is busy and varied, and will involve daily contact with academic, research, and professional support staff in ISA, the Department of Computer Science, the School of Physics, Engineering and Technology, and other departments, as well as colleagues from central professional support services and external stakeholders. Applicants should have excellent interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills, good attention to detail, and have the ability to multitask and prioritise.
Skills, Experience & Qualification needed
1. Experience of developing and implementing a communications strategy
2. Experience of planning, creating and editing engaging content for the web, print publications and social media campaigns, with strong proofreading skills
3. Experience of managing a public-facing website using a CMS
4. Produce a broad range of marketing and communications materials, working independently and with others, which are tailored to the target audience, using a variety of media
5. Able to convey and present complex information and technical concepts to specialist and non-specialist audiences in a responsible, accurate, and accessible manner
6. Strong interpersonal skills and able to work with stakeholders and colleagues at all levels of seniority
7. Experience of organising and delivering events for a range of audiences
Interview date: To be confirmed