Student Communications and Events Manager

At Leeds Trinity University, we aspire to make a difference to the people, the professions, and the places that we serve, and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people to join our University community.  We are ranked top in Yorkshire for learning community and pride ourselves on being the University where our students are a name, not just a number. The University has a distinctive, employability-focused educational offer and works closely with employers to address the skills needs of today’s workforce. Applications are invited for the following post:

Student Communications and Events Manager

Hours of Work:            Full-time, permanent (35 hours per week)

Contract type:             Permanent

Salary:                         The starting salary will be from £36,333 to £38,474 in Grade 7a depending on qualifications and experience

We are looking to recruit a Student Communications and Events Manager to lead, plan, develop and deliver targeted and impactful student events and student facing communications to a diverse student body. The successful candidate will manage the Student Communications team and report to the Head of Student Engagement and Communications. The role sits within the Student Support and Engagement Department and is key in enabling the University to achieve its student experience and engagement objectives. 

The successful candidates will be enthusiastic, innovative, and versatile in their approach, demonstrating excellent communication skills and the ability to establish strong working relationships with external and internal stakeholders, including students and staff.

Applicants will need a university degree and experience in events and communications planning as well as in leading and coordinating the work of a team. Strong IT skills across a range of platforms is essential, as well as the ability to monitor and analyse data. Experience in working within Higher Education is desirable.

Leeds Trinity University values diversity and inclusion and particularly encourages applications from the following groups as they are currently under-represented at this level within the University: Women, LGBT+ and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants, as well as candidates with disabilities, whether hidden or otherwise. The University will consider all forms of flexible working arrangements.

This role will be located at Leeds Trinity University campus in Horsforth, Leeds. Through our agile working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 16th April 2023

Interviews for these posts are expected to take place on Monday 24th April 2023

Further details and the online application are available at: http://www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/jobs.

If you have any queries about the application process, please email jobs@leedstrinity.ac.uk or call 0113 283 7130.

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