Knowledge Exchange and Research Communications Manager

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual to work pro-actively and collaboratively with colleagues, students and graduates across CCW. This is a new role that will report in to the Head of Communications and work closely with the Associate Deans for KE and Research to support the delivery of our new KE and Research Strategy.

This will include taking responsibility for developing our web and social media presence and profile, developing campaigns, a regular newsletters and building a repository of case studies targeted towards different audiences that demonstrate the breadth and impact of our KE and research activity.

Why choose us?

University of the Arts London (UAL) is the largest specialist arts institution in Europe and is in the top 2 universities in the world for Art and Design (QS World University Rankings® 2019, 2020, 2021). UAL comprises of 6 globally renowned colleges making it a vibrant centre for innovation in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team to lead the development and delivery of a communications strategy and implementation plan for knowledge exchange (KE) and research activity across three of UAL’s six Colleges: Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon Colleges of Arts (CCW).

UAL offers generous leave, an attractive pension and a commitment to your continuing personal development and training in an environment that encourages excellence, creativity and diversity.

Your profile

Educated to degree level in English, Journalism, Marketing or related degree, you ideally have a track record in developing and managing communications strategies, plans and campaigns and content across a wide range of social media platforms and communication channels.

You have advanced written and digital communication skills along with excellent editing, proofreading, PR and media skills and experience of compliance with data protection. Basic technical knowledge of CMS Working knowledge of SEO and web traffic metrics is also required.

The role will require efficient project management skills with the proven ability to plan, co-ordinate and review work, effort, and resources, ensuring maximum efficiency and delivery of goals. Experience of knowledge exchange and research in an HE environment would be advantageous.

Should you have any questions not answered in the supporting documentation, please contact Christine Crouch, Resourcing Advisor at [email protected].