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Deputy Director (Content)
| Posting date: | 12 June 2024 |
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| Salary: | £56,021 to £64,914 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 June 2024 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 4 days per week |
| Company: | Aston University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0318-24 |
Summary
Are you an expert in brand, reputation and content? Can you help us stand out from the crowd?
Aston is a leading university of science, technology and enterprise, with an incredibly exciting story to tell. We are looking for an innovative and effective communicator with expertise in brand development and content strategy, with an evidence-based philosophy.
The Deputy Director of Content is a newly created role to develop and implement a digital-first content strategy to meet our University 2030 Strategy, across all audiences and to achieve our growth and reputation objectives. The post leads a large team and is responsible for our brand and will develop and execute a brand strategy which positions Aston effectively both internally and externally across a wide range of audiences.
You will form part of the leadership team of the Marketing, Communications and Student Recruitment department, an exciting and fast-paced team with responsibility for admissions, student recruitment, UK and international marketing, marketing for our colleges and school, access and outreach, internal and external communications, events and digital.
We are looking for a an experienced and effective leader, able to develop a clear vision for our brand and reputation, with experience of successfully managing multi-disciplinary teams. Ideally you will have experience of working in HE at a senior level and you will have significant experience in communications, marketing and/or digital. You will be highly creative, embrace technology and have a track record of developing communications and content strategies. Juggling competing priorities and working in a fast-paced environment will be reflected in your experience.
What we offer
- Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
- A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
- Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers
- Great family-friendly policies
- On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found on the University website.
Aston is a leading university of science, technology and enterprise, with an incredibly exciting story to tell. We are looking for an innovative and effective communicator with expertise in brand development and content strategy, with an evidence-based philosophy.
The Deputy Director of Content is a newly created role to develop and implement a digital-first content strategy to meet our University 2030 Strategy, across all audiences and to achieve our growth and reputation objectives. The post leads a large team and is responsible for our brand and will develop and execute a brand strategy which positions Aston effectively both internally and externally across a wide range of audiences.
You will form part of the leadership team of the Marketing, Communications and Student Recruitment department, an exciting and fast-paced team with responsibility for admissions, student recruitment, UK and international marketing, marketing for our colleges and school, access and outreach, internal and external communications, events and digital.
We are looking for a an experienced and effective leader, able to develop a clear vision for our brand and reputation, with experience of successfully managing multi-disciplinary teams. Ideally you will have experience of working in HE at a senior level and you will have significant experience in communications, marketing and/or digital. You will be highly creative, embrace technology and have a track record of developing communications and content strategies. Juggling competing priorities and working in a fast-paced environment will be reflected in your experience.
What we offer
- Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
- A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
- Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers
- Great family-friendly policies
- On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found on the University website.
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