Head of Content and Communications
| Posting date: | 25 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 August 2025 |
| Location: | B32 3NT |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Birmingham Newman University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | NU4225 |
Summary
The Head of Content and Communications is a cross-university role, and forms part of the leadership team in the Directorate of Student Recruitment. Reporting to the Director and working alongside the Head of Admissions and Head of Student Recruitment and Marketing, this post has been created to provide leadership and oversight over all internal and external content and communications activity.
The Head of Content and Communications will provide critical support and leadership within the Directorate of Student Recruitment, by leading content creation and managing communications activities across digital and traditional channels. The role focuses on producing compelling content and delivering effective communications to enhance student recruitment, reputation, and stakeholder engagement within UK and international markets.
We are seeking a committed communications professional with a proven track record leading interdisciplinary teams, preferably in Higher Education.
Candidates are very welcome to have an informal conversation about this opportunity with our Pro Vice-Chancellor (Students), Professor Richard Medcalf. To arrange a time to speak with Richard please contact Sharon Boyce at s.boyce@staff.newman.ac.uk.
An application form and further details about this role are available from newman.ac.uk/jobs. Please email your completed application form by the advertised closing date to: recruitment@newman.ac.uk.
(Please note that CVs are not accepted as part of the application process unless explicitly stated).
Closing date for applications: Friday 15th August 2025
Interviews will take place on: Friday 12th September, in person on campus
Birmingham Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, chaplaincy and spiritual care, library services, free on-site parking, discounted travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website: https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/staff-benefits/ or please contact the Human Resources Department.
Birmingham Newman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Birmingham Newman University is located on Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3NT.
The Head of Content and Communications will provide critical support and leadership within the Directorate of Student Recruitment, by leading content creation and managing communications activities across digital and traditional channels. The role focuses on producing compelling content and delivering effective communications to enhance student recruitment, reputation, and stakeholder engagement within UK and international markets.
We are seeking a committed communications professional with a proven track record leading interdisciplinary teams, preferably in Higher Education.
Candidates are very welcome to have an informal conversation about this opportunity with our Pro Vice-Chancellor (Students), Professor Richard Medcalf. To arrange a time to speak with Richard please contact Sharon Boyce at s.boyce@staff.newman.ac.uk.
An application form and further details about this role are available from newman.ac.uk/jobs. Please email your completed application form by the advertised closing date to: recruitment@newman.ac.uk.
(Please note that CVs are not accepted as part of the application process unless explicitly stated).
Closing date for applications: Friday 15th August 2025
Interviews will take place on: Friday 12th September, in person on campus
Birmingham Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, chaplaincy and spiritual care, library services, free on-site parking, discounted travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website: https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/staff-benefits/ or please contact the Human Resources Department.
Birmingham Newman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Birmingham Newman University is located on Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3NT.
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