Head of News
University of Reading -Marketing & Communication
Start date: as soon as possible
Closing date: 6th May 2013
Interview date: 7th June 2013
Reference number: CH13007
Post type: full-time, permanent
Grade: 9
Payscale: £50-70,000 per annum, depending on experience
We have ambitious plans at the University of Reading. Already ranked in the top 1% of global universities; our world class research and outstanding teaching is reflected by thousands of successful alumni around the world.
Having launched our first overseas campus in Malaysia, and with new investment, we’re getting ready to unveil our new UK and international growth strategy. As we embark on this significant change programme, we’re creating a new leadership team and are looking for three heavyweight communicators to help us transform as we continue to compete in the global market.
This is a ‘clean sheet’ opportunity for you to influence and help shape us, and to lead and deliver great work. We’re casting our net far and wide. It’s your passion that will shine, not your current sector.
An experienced and politically astute media operator, you will lead our busy press office and develop a proactive strategy to build the University’s national and international profile.
You will support the Vice Chancellor, Sir David Bell, and other senior colleagues to drive awareness of the University’s work. Adept at identifying and delivering high profile opportunities, you will have in-depth knowledge of the media and experience in contributing to national policy debates and headlines.
With your proactive, confident and energetic attitude, you will be able to make an immediate impact and grasp a broad range of challenging issues from our world leading research, to national policy announcements.
Ellwood Atfield are managing the recruitment for this role on our behalf - to apply please visit: www.ellwoodatfield.com/universityofreading. The University of Reading will not accept any direct applications for this role.
