The University of St Andrews is seeking to appoint an exceptional Senior Communications Manager to join its award‑winning Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs team, supporting the University of St Andrews Business School at a pivotal stage in its development.
Reporting to the Head of Communications, with a dotted line to the Dean of the Business School, the postholder will lead and deliver strategic communications to enhance the School’s profile, promoting its research excellence, academic expertise, and distinctive contribution to global business education.
Working closely with colleagues across the University, you will shape and amplify the voice of the Business School, developing high‑quality, creative, and engaging content across multiple channels. You will communicate complex research and teaching in clear and compelling ways to a wide range of audiences, including prospective students, media, policymakers, staff, and the wider public.
You will identify and lead opportunities to promote the School’s research and impact at local, national, and international levels, supporting student recruitment, accreditation, and global reputation. The role includes responsibility for integrated campaigns, media relations, stakeholder engagement, and internal communications, ensuring a coordinated and strategic approach aligned with University priorities.
As an experienced communications professional, you will bring excellent storytelling skills, sound judgement, and a data‑informed approach, with a strong track record of delivering high‑quality content and campaigns across multiple platforms. You will be confident working with senior stakeholders and operating in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced communications all‑rounder with a flair for creativity to play a key role in shaping the voice and reputation of the University’s newest School.
Previous experience of communications management and strategy development at a senior level is essential.
Informal enquiries can be directed to: Christine Tudhope, Head of Communications via email: Christine.Tudhope@st‑andrews.ac.uk
In addition to the salary on offer for this position, there are a wide range of benefits for staff working at the University of St Andrews:
- Financial contribution to relocation (subject to eligibility)
- Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions of 14.5%
- A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies, supporting work-life balance
- Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
- Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
- Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
- 34 Days Annual Leave plus 5 Public Holidays.
At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter.
We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions
Closing Date: 17 July 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Please quote ref: AD2776LS
Communications, Marketing, and Public Affairs
Salary: Grade 7 / £47,389-£58,226 pa
Start date: As soon as possible
Full time
Permanent
