Communications Programme Manager

Role Summary

We are recruiting for a Communications Programme Manager to lead our Communications Team as we enter the next phase of our Birmingham campaign. We are looking for a proactive and creative individual with excellent writing and management skills to set and deliver an ambitious strategy which keeps our alumni and friends connected to the University and inspires them to give their time, money and networks to support University strategic imperatives. Whether it is project managing and creating copy for our Old Joe magazine, developing fresh content to celebrate the University’s 125th Anniversary, or identifying ways to maximise the reach and impact of our social media channels, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the team, and our goals.

DARO (The Development and Alumni Relations Office) exists to support the University’s academic and student community by engaging, inspiring, and celebrating alumni, individuals, and charitable funders who give their money, time, and networks to support the University’s strategic priorities. The Office, which is comprised of five teams, is focused on fundraising and volunteering from alumni, organisations and individuals who are passionate about changing lives, through funding various research trials, supporting student bursaries, mentoring students, and providing internships. We are currently at the heart of delivering the Birmingham in Action campaign with goals to raise £600m and generate 1,250,000 volunteer hours.  

We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work. 

Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees and to the success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working. In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 days paid holiday a year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme. We also have three high quality subsidised day nurseries. 

Person Specification

• Qualified to Degree level or equivalent practical experience, ideally with qualification/s in journalism, PR or marketing.
• Demonstrable strong track record of working in a communications management role, preferably in the higher education sector.
• Evidence of literacy and numeracy, with the ability to write clearly, and to produce and analyse information and data.
• Understanding of and ability to represent, orally and in writing, plans and information in a concise manner.
• Ability to write and edit strong, compelling copy, and give feedback and advice on effective communication. 
• Good understanding of the impact of high-quality communications on participation in fundraising and volunteering activity, with the ability to measure impact and set targets.

Informal enquiries to Jane Bower, email: j.bower@bham.ac.uk 

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We value diversity and inclusion at the University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working

Closes: 16/09/2024

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