Communications Manager

Job description

About the role

Are you an experienced communications professional who can turn complex programmes into clear, compelling communications? Do you enjoy shaping communication strategies, creating high quality content and advising colleagues on how best to communicate with a wide range of audiences? If so, we would love to hear from you.

What you would be doing

We are seeking a Communications Manager to join Imperial's Transformation Portfolio Team, supporting the Great Environment Transformation Portfolio. This strategic portfolio brings together activity across South Kensington and White City campuses, enabling Imperial to grow its academic endeavour through world-leading campus infrastructure. As a Communications Manager, you will play a key role in delivering communications across the portfolio. Working closely with programme and project teams, academic and professional services colleagues, you will develop and deliver communication plans for major transformation projects. You will act as a trusted communications adviser to programme leaders and project teams, helping to shape messaging. From communications planning to presentations, events and digital content, you will use a range of channels and approaches to build understanding and support successful project delivery. We are looking for someone with strong communications experience gained within a complex organisation, excellent writing and editing skills, and the ability to make complicated subjects accessible and engaging. You will be confident building relationships with people at all levels, advising and influencing colleagues, managing competing priorities and working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. Excellent organisational skills, sound judgement and a creative approach to communications is essential, alongside experience of supporting transformation or organisational change. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a major strategic portfolio and help shape the future environment of a world-leading university.

What we are looking for

The post holder will be part of the Communications team, which sits within the Transformation Team at Imperial. The Communications Manager is accountable for the development and delivery of communications strategies to increase engagement and raise awareness of the Transformation portfolio. You will also lead on the delivery of communications workstreams to foster widespread understanding of the visions and aims of major strategic programmes and projects, including stakeholder engagement plans, user stories, and internal communications campaigns. In addition, the Communications Manager will be responsible for providing dedicated communications support to the Transformation team - including the review and development of its communications strategy - as the function navigates an exciting period of growth and development.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity. • Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 43 days' annual leave and generous pension schemes). • Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme. • Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel. • Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Zoe Cheung - [email protected]. Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above. If you experience any technical issues while applying online, please don't hesitate to email us at [email protected]. We're here to help.