Campaigns and Engagement Officer

Location: Leeds - Main Campus

Contract type: Ongoing

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner.  We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Can you create campaigns that drive behaviour change to support critical University priorities? Do you have experience making planned and effective use of digital communications channels? Are you an excellent communicator who is confident supporting engagement with diverse audiences?

We are looking for an organised, collaborative and proactive individual to work in the Facilities Directorate (FD) Marketing, Sales and Communications team. You will take the lead on campaigns, communications and engagement projects that promote and support the work of the Facilities Directorate to deliver a more environmentally and socially responsible University.

You will work closely with stakeholders both within the Sustainability Service and the wider University to understand their objectives and deliver meaningful and impactful communications and engagement campaigns to meet these.  

You will have experience working in a relevant role and proven experience planning, delivering and evaluating effective integrated communications and campaigns. You will also have experience managing and influencing stakeholders at various levels.

Please see details of the University’s Pre-Employment Health Assessment within the Candidate Brief.

What we offer in return:

• 26 days holiday plus 16 bank holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance.
• Health and wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal development: access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, creative writing, wellbeing therapies and much more.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Nick Holden - Assistant Head of Marketing, Sales and Communications

Email: n.holden1@leeds.ac.uk 

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Further details: Candidate Brief

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