Press and Communications Manager
Marketing, Recruitment & Admissions
Location: Aston University, John Cadbury House
Salary: £38,784 to £46,049 per annum
Grade: Grade 08
Contract Type: Permanent
Basis: Full Time
Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Wednesday 07 January 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 28 January 2026
Reference: 1274-25
Release Date: Tuesday 23 December 2025
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced communications professional to join Aston University’s communications team, which forms part of the Marketing, Communications and Student Recruitment Department. The team’s work includes media relations, producing press releases, supporting research staff to provide expert commentary to journalists, and managing podcasts.
The postholder will lead communications activity for the School of Computer Science and Digital Technologies and the School of Engineering and Innovation, as well as associated research institutes, including the Energy and Bioproducts Institute and the Sir Peter Rigby Institute of Digital Futures. They will build strong relationships to enhance the reach, credibility, and profile of these academic communities with key audiences. The pos...