Communications Officer

This is an exciting opportunity for a Communications Officer to take up a varied role within a team which values the candidate's contributions and provides opportunities to develop skills as part of the wider Department of Marketing, Communications and Student Recruitment.

Your main duties will include:

Proactive media relations and news generation to create a constant flow of stories
Print, digital and social media content creation and commissioning to be used on the University's many platforms including website, blog, social media and to share externally with stakeholders and the media
Work with academics and thought leaders to raise the profile of their research, knowledge exchange, partnerships and the University as a whole
For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Rebecca Mundy, Senior Communications and PR Officer at mundyr@edgehill.ac.uk.

Experience of writing with impeccable English and creating content for a variety of audiences
Experience of interpreting complex information for non-expert audiences
Experience of working in a busy communications role, with an ability to juggle and appropriately prioritise a variety of projects in line with team priorities and deadlines
Ability to build relationships with journalists, key influencers and stakeholders
Ability to use tools such as digital and social platforms to communicate effectively, including hands-on creation of assets such as written copy, video and photography, Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we've been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity before.

Today, the University has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in and live in our local communities too. So, if you've ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students and award-winning staff.

Because for us, education isn't about how much you take in, it's about what you take out into the world.

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is "a great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year" - Times Higher Education.

A minimum of 36 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days)
Free foreign language and Sign Language evening classes
Discounted membership to our on-site state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.
Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources
A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career
Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment
Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 17.8%