Senior External Communications Officer

SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. SOAS University of London is positioned to play a leading role in reimagining higher education globally, with a new strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the School which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity. SOAS is moving towards a new model of international partnerships which is responsive to the transnational character of our global challenges.

About the Department:

The Department of Marketing, Student Recruitment and Admissions (MSRA) delivers a professional and responsive service to the University to ensure that student number targets are met and exceeded through the recruitment of well-qualified applicants. 

This includes development and delivery of exciting and engaging external and internal communications that bring to life the values and expertise of SOAS as university. 

The Marketing, Student Recruitment and Admissions team work closely with central professional services including Advancement, Partnerships, Human Resources, Registry, Student Engagement, IT, Legal and Governance, Estates, the Students’ Union, and all the Academic Department teams. 

About the Role

The postholder will implement and help develop a content strategy and plan for SOAS’s social media channels, and work with the External Communications team to write news items and press releases that capture SOAS’s most engaging stories about its research, Higher Education-sector innovation, human impact news, and events.

You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website.

How to Apply

Closing date: 5 May                  

Interviews to be held: 15 May

Further information

If you have any questions or require any assistance with regard to the application process, please contact hr-recruitment@soas.ac.uk

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We would particularly welcome applications from candidates from working class, first generation Higher Education, the Global South, Black, Asian or other minority ethnic and underrepresented groups. For this role we actively encourage applications from women who are underrepresented in these roles. All appointment decisions will be made on merit, following a fair and competitive process.

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