Aston University is looking for a creative and digitally minded Senior Communications Officer on a fixed-term basis to help bring the stories, successes and impact of our global alumni community to life.
This role will play an important part in strengthening long term alumni engagement while supporting Aston University’s wider reputation, profile and growth ambitions through compelling storytelling, digital communications and audience focused content.
Working within the Alumni Relations and Development team, you’ll help showcase the achievements of Aston graduates, create meaningful opportunities for alumni connection and advocacy, and develop engaging content and campaigns across email, social media and digital platforms.
You’ll lead the delivery of engaging communications across multiple channels, including our Aston for Life alumni platform, LinkedIn community, email campaigns and flagship alumni newsletter. You’ll help uncover and share stories that celebrate the achievements of our graduates, promote events and initiatives, and encourage lifelong engagement with Aston.
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Planning and delivering targeted alumni communications and campaigns
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Writing and editing engaging copy for email, web and social media
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Managing and growing alumni social media activity, particularly LinkedIn
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Creating content for the Aston for Life alumni engagement platform
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Supporting digital campaigns linked to alumni engagement and fundraising
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Using analytics and insight to improve communication performance
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Supporting editorial activity for alumni publications and features
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Helping strengthen the student to alumni transition experience
You’ll bring:
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Excellent writing and storytelling skills
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Experience creating digital content and communications campaigns
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Confidence managing social media and online communities
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Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
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The ability to adapt tone and messaging for different audiences
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A collaborative and proactive approach
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Experience using analytics to evaluate communications activity
Experience in higher education, alumni relations, fundraising or membership organisations would be an advantage.
Aston University is a vibrant and ambitious university based in the heart of Birmingham. We are proud of our global alumni community and the impact our graduates make around the world.
You’ll join a collaborative and supportive team with the opportunity to shape engaging communications, develop your skills and contribute to meaningful projects and campaigns.
What we offer:
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Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
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Excellent training and development opportunities.
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A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
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Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
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Great family friendly policies.
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On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
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Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.
This role may meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. If you require sponsorship, Aston University will assess eligibility if you are shortlisted for the role.
Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting.
See here for more information on Skilled Worker visa eligibility: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Anonymous shortlisting will be carried out for this role as part of Aston University’s commitment to equality and diversity and ensuring a fair and consistent approach to recruitment. Personal details that are included on application forms, including the candidate’s name and address will not be disclosed to the shortlisting panel. CVs will not be considered as part of the shortlisting process.
The University celebrates the rights of freedom of speech and academic freedom and is committed to maintaining and protecting these rights within the law. An offer to work at Aston University will never be denied on the basis of an individual’s lawful expression of their beliefs, ideas or opinions.
Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston
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