Media Officer (maternity cover)

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. 

We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.   

Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference. 

The role

An exciting opportunity as a Media Officer at the University of Surrey. In this role, you will be primarily responsible for managing media stories for the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences– home of the renowned Surrey Sleep Research Centre, the innovative Surrey School of Veterinary Medicine, and the new School of Medicine. The faculty's research has been a catalyst for debating positive culture change in the NHS, and it is a leader in the use of data and artificial intelligence to improve health outcomes 

We are looking for a natural relationship builder and storyteller who can translate complex information into engaging copy, have a strong sense of what will make traditional news outlets take notice and have a gift for shaping stories to suit different digital platforms.  

You'll be a natural crafter of stories, tenacious in identifying opportunities to promote the faculty's world-leading research. You'll continue to shape and deliver a strategy to make our academics the go-to source for expert advice and thought leadership.  

From time to time, you will also be working to promote some of the University of Surrey's broader strengths – including the employability of our graduates, the innovative nature of our teaching and the economic and societal impact of our research across the board. 

In addition to using your experience to deliver great multichannel communications campaigns and coverage, you'll also have the skills and confidence to influence, advise and upskill academic and other colleagues across the University to use the media to achieve their communication objectives. 

About you

The successful candidates will have proven experience working in a busy communication, press or digital media environment – ideally with some experience in health or science communications. You'll be organised and be able to demonstrate a track record of cultivating and maintaining relationships with journalists and influencers, as well as with a wide variety of internal stakeholders. We're looking for colleagues who are natural collaborators, inclusive in their approach, and always act with integrity. acting with integrity at all times.  

How to apply

Please apply with your CV and cover letter on the university website.

Further details

We can offer a generous remuneration package, which includes relocation assistance where appropriate, an attractive research environment, the latest teaching facilities, and access to a variety of staff development opportunities.

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.  We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community.  Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

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