Internal Communications Manager Ref 21079
School/department: Communications, Marketing and Advancement
Hours: full time or part time hours considered up to a maximum of 1 FTE. Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).
Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
Contract: fixed term for six months
Reference: 21079
Salary: starting at £36,333 to £43,115 per annum, pro rata if part time
Placed on: 11 July 2023
Closing date: 04 August 2023. Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.
Expected Interview date: 15 August 2023
Expected start date: As soon as possible
Job description
The University of Sussex is looking to appoint an internal communications manager to support the delivery of an ambitious programme of staff and corporate communications, for a fixed term contract of six months.
You will have proven success in developing and delivering comprehensive internal communications for a wide range of audiences.
You will have worked in a similar role in a large or complex organisation, where you will have planned and implemented communications plans and strategies in support of the organisation’s strategic objectives.
In this exciting role you will have the opportunity to manage communications projects from inception through to delivery and measurement, focusing on evaluating activity and continuous improvement. Experience in this area is essential.
You will have experience of managing a wide variety of internal communications and engagement channels, including publishing using content management systems, managing events, video production and internal social media.
Drafting business critical content, editing internal newsletters, and editing complex content for an all-staff audience is a critical responsibility of the role, and your written skills will be excellent.
The post holder should have well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly build rapport and influence others in their area of expertise, effectively contributing to team working.
You will be able to engage with and influence senior stakeholders and represent internal communications on key steering groups and committees.
Used to working at a senior level, you will also be responsible for overseeing the work of others in a busy communications team, therefore some line management experience is desirable.
Please contact Marion Hamilton at m.c.e.hamilton@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries.
The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
You can find out more about our values and our EDI Strategy, Inclusive Sussex, on our webpages.
Download job description and person specification Ref 21079 [PDF 120.70KB]
The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK.
How to apply
Download our professional services application form - Dec 2020 [DOC 203.00KB] and Personal Details and Equal Opportunities Form [DOCX 65.11KB] and fill in all sections.
You must email your completed application, and personal details and equal opportunities form, to jobapps@sussex.ac.uk
You should attach your application form and all documents to the email in PDF format (we are unable to accept applications as google.docs or .pages) and use the format job reference number / job title / your name in the subject line.
You can also send your application by post to Human Resources Division, Sussex House, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RH.
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