Marketing and Communications Officer

We are looking for a creative individual to join our team in Corporate Communications, where you'll play a pivotal role in building the University's reputation with external audiences.

In this varied and dynamic role, you will support the University's top research centres in enhancing their reputation among key stakeholders, including policymakers, funders, industrial partners, and the global research community. Collaborating closely with academics, you'll gain insight into their communication needs and goals, utilising your presentation and negotiation skills to recommend marketing strategies aligned with the University's brand and style guidelines.

As an experienced and adept copywriter, you'll excel in translating technical information into engaging marketing content across various platforms, both digital and print. Your expertise in briefing designers, photographers, and videographers will be instrumental in producing targeted marketing assets tailored to specific audiences.
Working with the wider Corporate Communications team, you'll identify opportunities to elevate the University's profile for reputational gain, and design campaigns to maximise these opportunities. From initial planning to final evaluation, you'll oversee all aspects of campaign management, including content creation, budgeting, and performance tracking.
We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

What We Offer:

● 38 days days annual leave (including closure days and Bank Holidays), with the possibility to purchase up to ten additional days.
● Up to 5 days of paid time off to cover emergency caring responsibilities.
● A commitment to work life balance including, flexible working opportunities and hybrid working where possible.
● A highly competitive pension scheme.
● Discounts at participating shops and cinemas, and a cycle to work scheme.
● A commitment to your development, with programmes, learning modules and mentoring schemes.
● An inclusive and diverse workplace.
● A commitment to your wellbeing, with confidential emotional support, support for those going through the menopause, experiencing fertility treatment and having a baby, paid leave for IVF treatment and more.

Further information can be found at https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits

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