Head of News & Media
Department: Marketing, Communications and External Affairs
Salary: Starting from £46,735, rising to £55,755
Grade: Grade 8
Contract Type: Full Time, Open Ended
Closing date: Thursday 02 October 2025
Interview date: Friday 17 October 2025
Reference: FM13013
Are you a natural collaborator and strategic communications professional who loves shaping public perception through storytelling?
As the Head of News and Media at the University of Bath, you will lead a talented team to elevate the University's reputation on a local, national, and global scale.
This is a unique opportunity to craft compelling narratives around our world-leading research, manage high-profile integrated campaigns alongside Marcomms colleagues, and work with our inspirational academics striving to solve some of the world's biggest challenges in relation to sustainability, health & wellbeing, and digital.
As a seasoned and skilled professional, you will oversee the smooth running of the press office, lead integrated media evaluation and reputation management, and work closely with the Director of Communications and Engagement to advise Senior Management on all communications matters.