Public Affairs and Communications Officer

UK travel will be required as part of this role 

Brief JD

Working under the direction of the Public Affairs Manager, this post is responsible for the development and implementation of policy engagement and impact for the College of Social Sciences to grow the reputation and profile the College and its research. The post holder will work closely with the Schools and research centres in order to deliver a flexible and innovative approach across the broad spectrum of policy engagement.

With a keen interest and understanding of policy engagement and communications, the post holder will support and deliver multiple projects across the public affairs remit with a focus on supporting the College’s academic community to engage with policy and share best practice. 

The Public Affairs Officer will deliver tailored and targeted action plans across activities as necessary and will work collaboratively with a number of key staff to develop key strategic relationships with and for the College. As part of the College’s Communications and Public Affairs team, the post holder will also take a lead role in College-wide initiatives as required and as directed by the Public Affairs Manager and will also work closely with the University’s wider External Relations Public Affairs team

Required Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Degree-level education or equivalent work experience
• Experience of supporting policy impact activity
• Experience of working in a public affairs or communications environment
• Experience of translating complex information into accessible communications across multiple channels
• Demonstrable understanding of the complexities and competing factors related to higher education
• Strong understanding of the higher education sector, and in particular of Social Sciences disciplines
• Experience of working in a large, complex organisation
• Event management experience, involving internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrable project management skills
• Proven copywriting ability for a range of audiences and channels
• Creative and innovative approach to problem solving
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a ‘can-do’ attitude
• Enthusiastic approach with an ability to bring people together to work towards a common goal
• Ability to influence people in senior positions
• A proven, high standard of written and oral communication and confidence of dealing with projects at all levels
• Flexibility to work out of hours as required (including occasional evening and weekend work) and a willingness to travel where necessary

Informal enquires to Hannah Bradley, email: h.bradley.3@bham.ac.uk

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