Communications Assistant

Do you have a passion for storytelling and a flair for creating compelling content? Are you ready to be part of a small but dynamic team that drives engagement across a vibrant university community? If so, we want to hear from you!

The University of Bedfordshire is seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Communications Assistant to join our small but busy Communications team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to craft engaging and impactful content for both students and staff, spanning a variety of digital platforms—including our award-winning student app! From newsletters and digital signage to email campaigns and social media, you’ll be at the heart of keeping our university connected and informed.

What you’ll do:

• Create high-quality, creative content for students and staff
• Develop engaging newsletters, updates for the student app, and content for our staff intranet using a content management system (CMS).
• Capture and edit videos and photos to bring stories to life visually.
• Work alongside our talented marketing team and our faculties and departments to collaborate on exciting campaigns and initiatives aimed at enhancing student and staff engagement.
• Liaising with student content creators to help create vibrant student communication channels.
• Offer expert advice and guidance to colleagues on how to communicate effectively with our diverse university audience.
• Monitor the performance of our channels and use your findings to refine our communications and maximise engagement.

Why you’ll love this role:

As part of a close-knit team, you’ll contribute to a variety of creative projects and gain valuable experience across multiple platforms. You’ll have the chance to work on projects that make a real impact on the student and staff experience, helping to inform, inspire, and engage our entire university community.

Not only will you be based in a collaborative and supportive work environment at our Luton campus, but you’ll also have the opportunity to travel to our Bedford and Aylesbury campuses, fully immersing yourself in the vibrant campus culture.

About you:

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

• Excellent written communication and proofreading skills.
• A keen eye for detail and a strong sense of creativity.
• Experience with design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop) is a plus.
• The ability to juggle multiple tasks and stay organised in a busy environment.
• Previous experience of writing and producing content for a variety of audiences is desirable.
• A proactive, can-do attitude with the flexibility to work outside of office hours on occasion when needed.

If you’re looking to build your career in communications and make a meaningful impact within a university setting, this is the role for you!

Why the University of Bedfordshire?

As a member of our Communications team, you’ll play an important role in shaping the voice of the university and ensuring our community stays connected and informed.

For a full job description and person specification, please click here

Interviews will take place on 26^th November 2024

To Apply

Please note CVs will only be accepted in addition to a fully completed application form.

All applications must be received by midnight on the closing date. Applications will not be accepted after this deadline.

For any enquires contact People & Culture email jobs@beds.ac.uk

To view job details or apply on-line please click the ‘Apply’ button above.

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