Engagement and Communications Officer

Are you a people person who has a blend of creativity, organisational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences?

About the role

You will work as an integral part of the programme team, creating and maintaining a strong stakeholder engagement network across our University, producing high quality and eye-catching materials and literature for internal and external audiences.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Creating engaging
• Timely and high-quality content for internal engagement and communication
• Maintaining an up-to-date intranet site
• Monitoring and measuring communications channels
• Creating bulletins, briefings, posters and other collateral.

Due to the nature of the role, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate working from home.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis until 31 July 2026 due to business demand.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact
Susanna Nutley: by email at susanna.nutley@plymouth.ac.uk

What we’re looking for:

• Ability to generate new ideas.
• Ability to work positively as part of a team.
• Ability to speak to large groups and present confidently.
• Ability to plan and adapt to the changing needs of a project.
• Ability to multitask, self-manage and prioritise work schedules.

For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.

Application Process

Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.

Anticipated Interview Date:  Wednesday 12 November 2025.

Closing date:  12 midnight, Thursday 30 October 2025

Our Offer

A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.

When joining us, you will receive:

• Generous annual leave: 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays & Closure Days
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On-site nursery

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

Additional Information

The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.

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