Internal Communications Assistant

About the role

Do you have a passion for storytelling and an eye for engaging content? The University of Bedfordshire is looking for a creative and enthusiastic Internal Communications Assistant to join our small but dynamic Communications team. You’ll help connect our university community by creating inspiring and informative content for students and staff across multiple digital channels — including our award-winning student app.

Key responsibilities

• Create high-quality, creative content tailored to student and staff audiences.
• Produce newsletters, staff intranet updates, and app content using a content management system (CMS).
• Capture and edit videos and photos to bring stories to life.
• Collaborate with colleagues across faculties, departments, and marketing to deliver engaging campaigns and initiatives.
• Liaise with student content creators to maintain vibrant and authentic student communication channels.
• Provide advice and guidance on effective communication practices.
• Monitor channel performance and use insights to improve engagement and reach.

Why you’ll love this role

You’ll be part of a close-knit, supportive team working on creative projects that make a real difference to student and staff engagement. This role offers valuable experience across digital communication platforms and the chance to contribute to campaigns that enhance our university culture.

Based primarily at our Luton campus, you’ll also have opportunities to visit our Bedford and Aylesbury campuses, getting fully involved in the life of our university community.

About you

We’re looking for someone who can balance creativity with attention to detail, and who enjoys working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. To succeed, you’ll need:

• Excellent written communication and proofreading skills.
• A creative mindset and strong organisational skills.
• Experience producing content for different audiences and platforms.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop) is an advantage.
• A proactive, can-do attitude and flexibility to occasionally work outside standard hours.

If you’re keen to develop your communications career and make a meaningful impact within a forward-thinking university, this is the perfect opportunity.

Why the University of Bedfordshire?

We’re a progressive, inclusive institution that values creativity, collaboration, and community. As part of our Communications team, you’ll help shape the university’s voice and ensure our diverse audiences stay connected and informed.

We offer a supportive work environment, generous pension and leave entitlements, free fitness classes and gym membership, flexible working arrangements, and personal and professional development opportunities.

Our commitment to inclusion

The University of Bedfordshire is committed to equality of opportunity and celebrates the diversity of our staff and students. We particularly welcome applications from candidates who are underrepresented in our workforce, including people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and women in senior grades.

All employees must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

How to apply

Apply online via the 'Apply' button above.

For enquiries, contact People & Culture at P&C@beds.ac.uk.
For informal discussions, email Jenny Terroni, Internal Communications Manager, or Ulrika Meegolla, Associate Director of Communications, at jenny.terroni@beds.ac.uk or ulrika.meegolla@beds.ac.uk.

Interviews will be held on 18 December 2025.
Please note: a CV will only be accepted if submitted with a completed University application form.

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