Communications Coordinator Ref 20813

School/department: School of Media, Arts and Humanities
Hours: Full-time or part-time hours are considered up to a maximum of 36.5 hours per week. Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).
Location: Brighton, UK
Contract: Fixed Term until 31 December 2023
Reference: 20813
Salary: starting at £24,144 to £27,396 per annum, pro rata if part-time
Placed on: 19 June 2023
Closing date: 10 July 2023. Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date
Expected start date: As soon as possible
Expected End date: To be confirmed.

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, creative and organized individual to join our Communications team working on internal and external communications, social media, marketing, admissions and recruitment-related events and activities. Initiative, flexibility and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing is essential, as is experience of web design.

Working as part of a team, you will be responsible for the development, management and sharing of information and communications across the School. Working in partnership with colleagues in Research and Education, you will be able to identify creative solutions which drive forward our communications and information management.

The post holder will:

  • support the coordination of information and activities across the School, ensuring the processes and services for which they are responsible operate smoothly
  • be a key point of contact and liaison with other teams in the School
  • support the production and delivery of effective communications and

information in various formats

  • support student recruitment events, such as Open Days and Applicant Visit Days

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills and creative flair, as well as experience using databases and communication software, such as Mailchimp and Hootsuite. They will have a keen eye for detail, be dynamic and self-driven with a can-do attitude, eager to learn and take on responsibility. They should have an interest in web editing, content creation and an aptitude for online systems.  Experience in using social media for professional purposes is essential, as is a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, Canva and Adobe Creative Cloud.

Please contact Phoebe Cunningham, phoebe.cunningham@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

You can find out more about our values and our EDI Strategy,  Inclusive Sussex, on our webpages.

Download Job Description and Person Specification Ref 20813 [PDF 140.67KB]

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How to apply

Download our professional services application form - Dec 2020 [DOC 203.00KB] and Personal Details and Equal Opportunities Form [DOCX 65.11KB] and fill in all sections.

Please ensure you have evidence against all the criteria in the Person Specification on the “Additional information in support of your application” page of your application form.

You must email your completed application, and personal details and equal opportunities form, to jobapps@sussex.ac.uk

You should attach your application form and all documents to the email in PDF format (we are unable to accept applications as google.docs or .pages) and use the format job reference number / job title / your name in the subject line.

You can also send your application by post to Human Resources Division, Sussex House, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RH.

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