Student Communications and Events Manager

Help shape how Birkbeck students receive the information, guidance and opportunities they need. We are seeking a Student Communications and Events Manager to lead high-quality student communications and support the successful delivery of key student-facing events across the Education and Student Experience Directorate.

You will lead the planning, creation, editing and publication of accessible, accurate and engaging content across channels including the weekly student bulletin, start-of-term communications, digital screens, Moodle, Connect, web pages, video and social media. You will oversee editorial standards, content calendars and quality assurance, using analytics, user insight and stakeholder feedback to improve engagement.

Working with colleagues across the Directorate and wider College, you will coordinate messages, priorities and delivery timelines, and provide advice and guidance on effective digital communication. You will also coordinate communications and operational activity for Directorate events, with particular focus on Welcome and Orientation. This will include supporting schedules, logistics, administration, event content and evaluation, as well as briefing and supervising Birkbeck Ambassadors during events.

You will bring demonstrable experience of developing, editing and publishing digital content, strong copywriting and proofreading skills, and an understanding of accessibility, social media and content management across multiple channels. You will also be highly organised, able to manage competing priorities and deadlines, and confident in building effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

This opportunity would build on experience as a Student Communications Manager, Digital Communications Manager, Student Engagement Manager, Communications and Events Manager, or in a similar role involving the delivery of student-facing communications, digital content, engagement campaigns and events.

Salary and benefits: £39,761 rising to £45,132 per year, Grade 6 on the College's London Pay Scale which includes a consolidated London Weighting Allowance. Benefits include a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements, generous benefits in the HE sector, and being located in the heart of Bloomsbury, Euston, London.

This role is offered on an open-ended basis. This is a full-time role, working 35 hours per week. We offer flexible working, usually spending two days a week in the office, or as required due to business need. Occasional Saturday working to give operational support for Orientation and Welcome events.