Job title: Internal Communications Manager
Department: MSRA
Contract Type: Permanent
Grade: 8
Salary: £49,803 to £58,613 per annum inclusive London Weighting
Location: Bloomsbury (Hybrid)
Hours: 35
SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. SOAS University of London is positioned to play a leading role in reimagining higher education globally, with a new strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the School which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity. SOAS is moving towards a new model of international partnerships which is responsive to the transnational character of our global challenges.
About the Department:
The Department of Marketing, Student Recruitment and Admissions (MSRA) delivers a professional and responsive service to the University to ensure that student number targets are met and exceeded through the recruitment of well-qualified applicants.
This includes development and delivery of exciting and engaging external and Internal Communications that bring to life the values and expertise of SOAS as university.
The Marketing, Student Recruitment and Admissions team work closely with central professional services including Advancement, Partnerships, Human Resources, Registry, Student Engagement, IT, Legal and Governance, Estates, the Students’ Union, and all the Academic Department teams.
About the Role
SOAS University of London is looking to appoint an experienced Internal Communications Manager to join the Communications Team, which is part of the Marketing, Student Recruitment and Admissions directorate
The Internal Communications Manager will work with the Head of Communications and the Internal Communications Officer(s), to devise and implement strategies to communicate with our staff and students.
The Internal Communications Manager will manage and produce content for our Internal Communications channels including intranet, student and staff bulletins, internal emails, the Student App, and digital screens.
The Internal Communications Manager will gather insights from analytics and research to help identify the communications challenges that we need to respond to and improve the communications, listening and engagement the team delivers.
You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website.
How to Apply:
Please complete the online application form and upload your CV and a supporting statement
Closing date: 5 May
Interviews to be held: 13 May
Further information
If you have any questions or require any assistance with regard to the application process, please contact hr-recruitment@soas.ac.uk
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We would particularly welcome applications from candidates from working class, first generation Higher Education, the Global South, Black, Asian or other minority ethnic and underrepresented groups. For this role we actively encourage applications from women who are underrepresented in these roles. All appointment decisions will be made on merit, following a fair and competitive process.