Senior Communications Officer

Job title:

Senior Communications Officer

Company:

King’s College London

Job description

The School of Security Studies at King’s College London is dedicated to the understanding of security issues in an increasingly complex and uncertain world. Harnessing the depth and breadth of expertise across the War Studies and Defence Studies Departments, and the King’s Institute for Applied Security Studies, we are one of the largest multi-disciplinary communities of scholars in the world engaged in the teaching and research of all aspects of conflict, war, security and defence.About the roleAre you an enthusiastic and driven communications professional eager to make a significant impact? We are seeking a talented Senior Communications Officer to join our team at the School of Security Studies.In this role, you will work closely with the School Communications Manager to oversee both internal and external communications. Your contributions will be vital in enhancing the School’s research profile among staff, students, alumni and the wider public.Collaboration is at the heart of this role. You will partner with colleagues across departments to create engaging content for our social media channels, website, newsletters and podcast. Your meticulous attention to detail in copy-editing will ensure our messaging is clear, concise and compelling. Additionally, your ability to identify newsworthy angles and craft captivating stories will be crucial in showcasing our research excellence and expertise.As a confident self-starter with a proven track record of managing communication projects from inception to delivery, you will use your creativity to pitch new ideas and advance our communications strategy. Beyond content creation, you will also support the planning and execution of both online and in-person events.If you are passionate about communications and eager to contribute to a vibrant academic community, we would love to hear from you.This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing for both remote work and on-site presence at our office located at King’s Strand Campus in London.About youEssential criteria * Previous experience in a communications role, successfully managing both external and internal communications to achieve impactful results.

• Proven track record in creating and managing web and social media content, with experience using analytics to boost engagement and achieve results.
• Exceptional copywriting and editing skills, with a keen eye for detail and experience in tailoring content to engage diverse audiences.
• Ability to identify newsworthy angles, with a history of crafting compelling news stories, videos and/or podcasts.
• Experience in planning and executing online and in-person events.
• Outstanding organisational skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in creating and distributing newsletters, with experience using email marketing tools like Mailchimp.
• Creative and proactive mindset with the ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and lead projects in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Desirable criteria * Knowledge and experience of using Content Management Systems to manage webpages.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe Audition and Premiere Pro
• Relevant qualifications in communications, journalism or social sciences.
• Understanding of the UK higher education system.

Downloading a copy of our Job DescriptionFull details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.Further informationWe pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King’s.We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our pages.CompanyKing’s College London is one of the top 20 universities in the world and among the oldest in England. King’s has more than 27,600 students (of whom nearly 10,500 are graduate students) from some 150 countries worldwide, and some 6,800 staff.King’s has an outstanding reputation for world-class teaching and cutting-edge research. In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF) King’s was ranked 6th nationally in the ‘power’ ranking, which takes into account both the quality and quantity of research activity, and 7th for quality according to Times Higher Education rankings. Eighty-four per cent of research at King’s was deemed ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (3* and 4*). The university is in the top seven UK universities for research earnings and has an overall annual income of more than £684 million.King’s has a particularly distinguished reputation in the humanities, law, the sciences (including a wide range of health areas such as psychiatry, medicine, nursing and dentistry) and social sciences including international affairs. It has played a major role in many of the advances that have shaped modern life, such as the discovery of the structure of DNA and research that led to the development of radio, television, mobile phones and radar.King’s College London and Guy’s and St Thomas’, King’s College Hospital and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trusts are part of King’s Health Partners. King’s Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC) is a pioneering global collaboration between one of the world’s leading research-led universities and three of London’s most successful NHS Foundation Trusts, including leading teaching hospitals and comprehensive mental health services. For more information, visit: .King’s £600 million campaign, World questions|KING’s answers, has delivered huge global impact in areas where King’s has particular expertise. Philanthropic support has funded new research to save young lives at Evelina London Children’s Hospital; established the King’s Dickson Poon School of Law as a worldwide leader in transnational law; built a new Cancer Centre at Guy’s Hospital; allowed unique collaboration between leading neuroscientists to fast-track new treatments for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, motor neurone disease, depression and schizophrenia at the new Maurice Wohl Clinical Neuroscience Institute; created the Cicely Saunders Institute: the first academic institution in the world dedicated to palliative care, and supported the King’s Sierra Leone Partnership in the Ebola crisis. Donations provide over 300 of the most promising students with scholarships and bursaries each year. More information about the campaign is available at .Company info Mini-site Telephone +(44)02078365454 Location STRAND
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Expected salary

£37332 – 42099 per year

Location

London

Job date

Sat, 10 Aug 2024 01:24:23 GMT

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