Overview
The Communications Officer will play a pivotal role in the Change team at a leading university, providing crucial support during a period of growth and transformation. This position focuses on developing and delivering engaging communication plans tailored for various stakeholders while collaborating closely with programme leads and senior management to ensure consistent messaging across multiple channels.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver clear communication plans to support business change initiatives.
- Translate complex change initiatives into user-friendly messaging for stakeholders.
- Collaborate with programme leads and senior stakeholders to maintain consistent messaging.
- Create and manage a range of communication materials including emails and presentations.
- Identify impacted groups and tailor communications to enhance stakeholder engagement.
- Ensure alignment between communication strategies, training initiatives, and change activities.
- Monitor and evaluate communication effectiveness, incorporating feedback for improvement.
Requirements
- Proven experience in communications, specifically within the higher education sector.
- Strong understanding of change management principles and their communication implications.
- Ability to create engaging and concise communication materials.
- Experience working with senior stakeholders and managing diverse communication channels.
- Strong analytical skills for evaluating the effectiveness of communication strategies.
- Excellent collaboration skills to work effectively within a team-oriented environment.
- Familiarity with tools for creating presentations and managing communication content.