Communications Engagement Manager
Students' Union UCL
London,
England,
United Kingdom
Other
Skilled Worker
Salary
54931 - 64644 GBP /YEAR
Job posted on December 17, 2025
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Job Description:
Key information Job closes Sunday 04/01/2026 - 23.59 Number of vacancies 1 Salary range £54,931- £64,644 (inclusive of London allowance) Salary type
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About the job This is an exciting role in a unique organisation. Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world. We aim to build a vibrant and empowered student community with real influence in UCL and beyond, that enables students to enjoy their time at university; pursue their interests and passions; see the world in new ways; and develop the skills and experience to change the world for the better. We are a registered charity employing over 150 career staff and 300 student staff, delivering a wide range of services and representative functions for UCL students. We have the widest portfolio of services of any student organisation in the country, managing UCL’s extracurricular programmes for sport, music, drama, dance, media, volunteering, academic societies and intercultural engagement; providing a wide range of fantastic social spaces; leading on student democracy and representation across UCL; and offering excellent student support services. It's an exciting time to join our growing organisation as we lead the delivery of UCL’s groundbreaking new Student Life Strategy. This is enabling us to build more programmes to improve students’ mental and physical wellbeing, promote genuine equity for all, build students’ skills and confidence, develop their international connections and intercultural skills, and make a real contribution to our local community. We support hybrid working. Excellent benefits including defined benefit pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. We are proud of high levels of staff engagement and pride ourselves on being a great place to work. We will consider applications to work on a flexible and job share basis wherever possible. The role is full-time on a fixed-term contract until June 2027. This role is based at our Bloomsbury campus, with travel to our other London campuses as required, and flexibility to work from home on a 40/60 basis (40% working from the office). The role is a UCL Grade 8, with a salary band of £54,931-£64,644. Job description We're making more happen at UCL and have a powerful story to tell about the impact we have on our community. The Communications Engagement Manager will work across multiple teams, projects, and stakeholders to craft a coherent narrative, be politically astute, and advise and guide different types of leaders, making strategic decisions in the best interests of the charity. We're seeking a creative and impact focussed communications specialist to take our work communicating with our members and external stakeholders to the next level. We're making more happen at UCL and have a powerful story to tell about the impact we have on our community. You will be able to work across multiple teams, projects, and stakeholders to draw together stories into a coherent narrative, be politically astute and able to advise and guide different types of leaders, and be able to make strategic decisions in the bests interests of the charity.
How to apply Please apply through the online application form. Applicants should note that CVs will not be accepted and that the statement of support for application should address the selection criteria in the person specification and outline your reasons for applying. Interviews will take place on 13 January 2025. We can provide a skilled visa sponsorship for successful applicants, subject to specific role and individual eligibility requirements.
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- Full-time
About the job This is an exciting role in a unique organisation. Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world. We aim to build a vibrant and empowered student community with real influence in UCL and beyond, that enables students to enjoy their time at university; pursue their interests and passions; see the world in new ways; and develop the skills and experience to change the world for the better. We are a registered charity employing over 150 career staff and 300 student staff, delivering a wide range of services and representative functions for UCL students. We have the widest portfolio of services of any student organisation in the country, managing UCL’s extracurricular programmes for sport, music, drama, dance, media, volunteering, academic societies and intercultural engagement; providing a wide range of fantastic social spaces; leading on student democracy and representation across UCL; and offering excellent student support services. It's an exciting time to join our growing organisation as we lead the delivery of UCL’s groundbreaking new Student Life Strategy. This is enabling us to build more programmes to improve students’ mental and physical wellbeing, promote genuine equity for all, build students’ skills and confidence, develop their international connections and intercultural skills, and make a real contribution to our local community. We support hybrid working. Excellent benefits including defined benefit pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. We are proud of high levels of staff engagement and pride ourselves on being a great place to work. We will consider applications to work on a flexible and job share basis wherever possible. The role is full-time on a fixed-term contract until June 2027. This role is based at our Bloomsbury campus, with travel to our other London campuses as required, and flexibility to work from home on a 40/60 basis (40% working from the office). The role is a UCL Grade 8, with a salary band of £54,931-£64,644. Job description We're making more happen at UCL and have a powerful story to tell about the impact we have on our community. The Communications Engagement Manager will work across multiple teams, projects, and stakeholders to craft a coherent narrative, be politically astute, and advise and guide different types of leaders, making strategic decisions in the best interests of the charity. We're seeking a creative and impact focussed communications specialist to take our work communicating with our members and external stakeholders to the next level. We're making more happen at UCL and have a powerful story to tell about the impact we have on our community. You will be able to work across multiple teams, projects, and stakeholders to draw together stories into a coherent narrative, be politically astute and able to advise and guide different types of leaders, and be able to make strategic decisions in the bests interests of the charity.
How to apply Please apply through the online application form. Applicants should note that CVs will not be accepted and that the statement of support for application should address the selection criteria in the person specification and outline your reasons for applying. Interviews will take place on 13 January 2025. We can provide a skilled visa sponsorship for successful applicants, subject to specific role and individual eligibility requirements.