External Communications Manager

• Short term External Communications contract with a London University
• Opportunity to start immediately

About Our Client

Our client is an internationally recognised University in London.

The team are in the office twice a week in central London.

This role can be done on either a 5 or 4 day a week basis.

Job Description

• With a focus on the arts and humanities subject areas, lead the development and delivery of the external communications plan.
• Ensure communications planning and delivery targeting policy makers and stakeholders in other sectors.
• Management of existing communications projects and plans.
• Quickly build relationships with key stakeholders across communications and in wider teams.
• Ensure news stories are being shared and updated regularly.

The Successful Applicant

• Proven track record in developing and delivering creative external communications campaigns through news outlets and social media.
• Excellent planning and project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience of successfully engaging and building strong, trusted and lasting relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience of working in complex, multi-layered organisations.

Desirable:

• Experience in arts or humanities communication planning and delivery.

What's on Offer

• Initial 2 month contract to start as soon as possible.
• Day rate - PAYE or Umbrella.
• Hybrid working.
• Full or part time working available - 4 or 5 days a week.
• Central London office.