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 Managerto 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 – z.cheung@imperial.ac.uk.
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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.
We reserve the right to close the advert before the stated closing date, should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
We reserve the right to close the advert before the stated closing date, should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
About Imperial
Welcome to Imperial, a global top-ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.
Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.
As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.
This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial College London.
Our Culture
We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our web pages .
Proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces community.
Our values are at the root of everything we do, and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.
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