The University of West London (UWL) is a leading modern university, specialising in the education and development of exceptional creative, business and service professionals. UWL has a reputation for high quality education closely linked to employment; 98% of our graduates are in employment or further study within six months of graduating. * Based in the heart of one of the UK’s most successful business regions, the University has highly qualified staff with a wealth of experience in their respective disciplines and strong connections to their industries. Everything we do is designed to equip our students with both the academic knowledge and practical skills to succeed in their chosen careers.
The Communications Officer will report to the Head of Communications and Events and work within our busy and fast-paced Marketing department. This is a demanding and interesting role for an enthusiastic Communications professional. The role has a large media relations remit so in-depth media experience is required, but you will also work across wider communications functions.
The successful candidate will be able to develop and deliver proactive media campaigns, have the ability to act as a spokesperson for the university and have a proven track record of working with media. You will be highly literate and an excellent writer, with high-level attention to detail, practiced in drafting copy for press releases, website news stories, social media posts, blogs, opinion pieces, corporate collateral etc.
In addition, the post holder will have a degree or equivalent qualification, strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
If you are passionate about delivering high-level communications campaigns and have an interest in, or are currently working in, the higher education sector then we are keen to hear from you.
Everyone will get a response.
Closing Date: 04 Nov 2018
Category: Support
