Communications Coordinator (Estates & Campus Services)
| Posting date: | 10 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,497 to £44,128 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 June 2025 |
| Location: | PO1 2EG |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | University of Portsmouth |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | REC00003524 |
Summary
The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.
Experience the pride of being part of a select group – one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.
Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.
The Role:
We are seeking a Communications Coordinator to work with the University Communications Manager to support the planning, production and delivery of the University’s Communications and Engagement Strategy, in line with the University’s strategic priorities.
The University of Portsmouth has developed an ambitious £500 million Estate Masterplan to be delivered over the next 10 to 15 years that aims to deliver a number of new, high quality buildings which will significantly enhance student experience and provide a modern environment for teaching, learning and research ambitions. These new developments will transform the University campus area as well as making a significant, positive impact on the City.
The Communications Coordinator (Estates and Campus Services) will support communication to students, staff and the wider community ensuring alignment of communications to support the delivery of this key element of the University’s strategy.
Ensure the University’s stakeholders have effective communication channels to meet the University’s business objectives of:
- clearly articulating the University’s strategic objectives for its estate masterplan and ensuring communications and access to information to enable effective working
- maintaining positive engagement through clear and appropriate communications activities
- using timely and proactive communications to ensure staff, students and the community are informed about the estate masterplan.
This appointment is a fixed term contract to 31 August 2026, or earlier return of substantive post-holder, to cover a period of maternity leave.
For internal candidates it may be possible to apply for this role under the Secondment Policy . If you wish to apply as a secondee, you must have approval of your line manager in advance of submitting your application form. Please confirm in your application that your line manager has approved this.
Hybrid working is available 2 days from home and 3 days in the office each week. Some evening and weekend working will be required but notice will be given in advance.
Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)
Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:
Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
Generous pension scheme.
Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
Excellent training and development opportunities.
Staff wellbeing programmes.
Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
Discounted learning.
Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.
The perks don’t stop there - click ‘apply’ for further information on My Reward and Benefits
UKVI Statement
Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.
ED&I Statement:
We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community. As an Athena SWAN and Race Equality Charter award holder, a member of Stonewall and a Disability Confident Employer we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills, perspectives and experiences. In addition, we want our workforce to be representative of our diverse student population. Please see our EDI Framework and objectives.
Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.
Experience the pride of being part of a select group – one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.
Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.
The Role:
We are seeking a Communications Coordinator to work with the University Communications Manager to support the planning, production and delivery of the University’s Communications and Engagement Strategy, in line with the University’s strategic priorities.
The University of Portsmouth has developed an ambitious £500 million Estate Masterplan to be delivered over the next 10 to 15 years that aims to deliver a number of new, high quality buildings which will significantly enhance student experience and provide a modern environment for teaching, learning and research ambitions. These new developments will transform the University campus area as well as making a significant, positive impact on the City.
The Communications Coordinator (Estates and Campus Services) will support communication to students, staff and the wider community ensuring alignment of communications to support the delivery of this key element of the University’s strategy.
Ensure the University’s stakeholders have effective communication channels to meet the University’s business objectives of:
- clearly articulating the University’s strategic objectives for its estate masterplan and ensuring communications and access to information to enable effective working
- maintaining positive engagement through clear and appropriate communications activities
- using timely and proactive communications to ensure staff, students and the community are informed about the estate masterplan.
This appointment is a fixed term contract to 31 August 2026, or earlier return of substantive post-holder, to cover a period of maternity leave.
For internal candidates it may be possible to apply for this role under the Secondment Policy . If you wish to apply as a secondee, you must have approval of your line manager in advance of submitting your application form. Please confirm in your application that your line manager has approved this.
Hybrid working is available 2 days from home and 3 days in the office each week. Some evening and weekend working will be required but notice will be given in advance.
Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)
Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:
Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
Generous pension scheme.
Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
Excellent training and development opportunities.
Staff wellbeing programmes.
Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
Discounted learning.
Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.
The perks don’t stop there - click ‘apply’ for further information on My Reward and Benefits
UKVI Statement
Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.
ED&I Statement:
We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community. As an Athena SWAN and Race Equality Charter award holder, a member of Stonewall and a Disability Confident Employer we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills, perspectives and experiences. In addition, we want our workforce to be representative of our diverse student population. Please see our EDI Framework and objectives.
Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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