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SalaryStrategic Communications at Queen’s University Belfast is recruiting for a variety of roles across the profession.
This is a unique opportunity to join an expanding function at the heart of conveying Queen’s message. We are an institution that takes pride, pride in what we do and how we do it. To continue to grow it is vital the institution is listening to our audience, is abreast of current affairs and with a learned ear, we do, authentically.
If you believe that education matters, and like the idea of telling the world how Queen’s is making a difference to the lives of individuals, communities and society at large, check out our currently advertised roles.
Head of Digital Communications
This exciting new role of Head of Digital Communications is vital to ensure that Queen’s University is responsive to the fast-moving developments and remains at the forefront of Digital innovation, reflecting our commitment to cutting edge communications and marketing practices.
The role you would do is crucial to building the external reputation of Queen's University Belfast in the UK, Ireland and internationally.
You will provide timely and insightful advice to the University's leadership, including the Vice-Chancellor, Pro-Vice-Chancellors, Vice-Presidents, Heads of Schools and Professional Service Directors on big themes and daily issues. Assisting the Director of Strategic Communications, you will play a central role in strategic planning, shaping Digital Communications strategy on a range of issues, and raising opportunities and risks.
Strategic Communications are also seeking:
- Communications Manager - Internal
- Communication Research and Insight Manager
In addition, we will be advertising for a variety of roles across the entirety of the Office of the Vice-President of Strategic Engagement and External Affairs, each will provide the opportunity to make a significant difference. It’s exciting, fast-paced, meaningful work and we’re looking for excellent people to join our team, if you would like to be a part of the journey, all jobs will be advertised here: https://www.qub.ac.uk/sites/QUBJobVacancies/ for you to apply.
The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following criteria:
- Primary degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant subject (e.g. Communications, Public Relations and Advertising, Marketing and English).OR evidence of substantial relevant experience in Digital Communications including extensive strategic management and leadership experience.
- Proven track record (including recent experience) of:
- Implementation and successful delivery of large scale digital local and international communications and marketing infrastructure projects across a complex organisation.
- Digital communications and marketing innovation, creativity and developing and implementing successful paid and organic digital strategies to meet the objectives of a large and complex organisation*, across multiple markets with bespoke needs.
- Creating and implementing digital policies, leading audits, and managing governance.
- Creating and implementing successful digital strategies for major events of international importance.
- Social listening and crisis management experience.
- Significant leadership and management experience - managing and developing a digital team that is responsive to emerging trends and technologies and managing content creators and influencers.
* large complex organisation is defined is defined as one that has: • Annual Turnover greater than £25.9 million • Average number of employees of more than 250
Please note the above are not an exhaustive list. For further information about the role including the essential and desirable criteria, please visit our website.
