Role
As Engagement and Communications Manager, you will lead the strategic communications to raise the profile of the White Rose University Consortium across the Universities of Leeds, Sheffield, and York, and within the wider higher education sector.
This is a full-time role, however part-time working at a minimum of 0.8 FTE will also be considered. We are open to flexible arrangements - please feel free to discuss them with us.
Skills, Experience & Qualification needed
1. Experience of developing and delivering a communications strategy to raise an organisations visibility.
2. Confident writing skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to produce clear, engaging and accurate copy for a range of audiences and formats.
3. Strong editorial skills with a clear understanding of branding and accessibility, ensuring inclusive, audience-appropriate content across formats.
4. Adept at connecting with people at all levels, with effective interviewing skills and the ability to gather meaningful insights and perspectives.
5. Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships across diverse stakeholder groups to support shared communications goals.
6. Experience in evaluating communications effectiveness using data and analytics to inform continuous improvement.
7. Experience of managing social media channels.
Interview date: 12 March 2026