Change Engagement and Communication Lead - Education and Employability Strategy

This is an exciting time to join the University of Salford.  The University is pursuing a strategic plan which emphasizes industry collaboration and 'real world' objectives: education for employment, research for the real world and exceptional partnership with business.

The Programme Management Office (PMO) provides strategic oversight and support to all projects defined as a University strategic priority.  It is responsible for establishing consistent practice and standards for project and change management, business case development, support change management and business integration of project deliverables and to create capable project and change management capacity across the University.

As a key component of the PMO, the purpose of your role is to lead on the business integration of Education and Employability Strategy through effective communication and engagement expertise.

As an engaging and effective communicator, you will serve as a link between strategic leaders, business areas and students and be able to influence all levels of stakeholders and ensure messages are adapted to various audiences.

You will be responsible for supporting the Education and Employability Strategy implementation.  You will lead this through the development of a framework for change engagement and communication and create toolkits and support approaches to deliver and embed this across the University.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave- plus the option to buy additional holiday days
• Professional development - a comprehensive package of personal development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
• My Salford – take full advantage of our online employee portal which offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts
• Wellbeing support - dedicated services and facilities to support your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling to sports and fitness facilities, including discounted gym memberships.
• Sustainable Salford- We embed sustainability in all aspects of university life and have a commitment to becoming NetZero Carbon by 203f8.
• Greater Manchester- Live and work in one of the most vibrant regions in the UK, a hot spot of digital innovation, excellent schools and colleges, and with affordable city, suburban and rural living options to suit a wide range of lifestyle choices.

Our Peel Park campus is unique and offers lots of green spaces. Our MediaCity campus is at the heart of one of the country's leading digital and media hubs

• Team Salford- By joining us, you can be part of our ambitious journey and help make a real difference to the people and communities we support

However, you identify, whatever your pathway has been to get here, come and join us at the University of Salford where we are all proud to belong. 

We look forward to receiving your application.

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