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UHR Communications Officer (0.5 FTE)

Posted a month ago

  • Loughborough, Leicestershire
  • Any
  • External
  • Expired - 2 months ago
We are looking for Communications Officer to join our team and lead on communications for UHR, which is the professional association for HR and related staff in UK universities. The role is part-time and will need to be carried out across most weekdays, although some flexibility will be possible, and e.g. concentrating most working hours during school or university term time may be an option.
You will write innovative and informative communications to members and external stakeholders and partners via digital platforms and social media. You may also take the lead or work with other staff on external consultations or internal surveys, collating members’ views and draft responses on behalf of UHR.
The successful candidate will also proactively position UHR in appropriate media, looking for opportunities to showcase good news stories and celebrate sector success. You will act as public relations manager between UHR, its stakeholders, national press and trade publications.
The post-holder reports to the UHR Executive Director. This role has no line management responsibilities, but you will need to give some guidance to other colleagues who are working on projects with you. The role is home-based and could be performed anywhere in the UK, with occasional travel and overnight stays required, e.g. for PHES or UHR team meetings which are usually held in Loughborough.
UHR is a Professional HE Services Ltd (PHES) organisation and offers a competitive salary atGrade 6 £29,605 - £37,099 pro ratadependent on qualifications and experience. A defined contribution pension scheme is offered with 7.5% employee and 16% employer contribution rates, together with life insurance. We offer30 days’ holiday pro rataplus bank holidays and discretionary days’ office closure. Support for CPD and appropriate training will be given.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We therefore encourage candidates to apply irrespective of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender identity, sex, or sexual orientation. You canread our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy online.
The job description and online application form can be found via the 'Apply' button above.
If you wish to have an informal chat before applying, please email Helen Scott, UHR Executive Director, #####.
Closing date: 20th May 2024 at 5pm
Interviews: 6th June 2024 via Microsoft Teams£29,605 to £37,099 pro rata dependent on qualifications and experience. Grade 6
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