Strategic Communications and Campaigns Lead
| Posting date: | 30 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £60,533 to £67,256 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 October 2025 |
| Location: | London, UK |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Universities UK |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | UUK02325 |
Summary
UUK is the collective voice for 141 universities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. As world leaders in research, teaching and innovation, our universities have a fantastic story to tell and will continue to be vital in the government’s growth and opportunity missions. Working with its members, Universities UK is embarking on a major programme of work to shift the dial on perceptions of higher education over the next four years. It’s a really exciting time to join us.
We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Campaigns and Strategic Communications Lead to drive the execution of our new communications strategy. Working as a senior adviser into the Deputy Director of Communications and Campaigns, you’ll lead a team to plan, implement and evaluate our campaigns in alignment with our organisational goals and communications strategy.
We’re looking for an experienced communications adviser with a sharp strategic mind and a proven pedigree in devising and executing campaigns that utilise policy activity alongside the full mix of communications disciplines to influence stakeholders in a political environment.
You’ll have a passion for shaping narratives that resonate. And, as the leader of our Campaigns and Content team, you’ll have experience in managing and maximising owned channels, including web, publications and social media.
We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Campaigns and Strategic Communications Lead to drive the execution of our new communications strategy. Working as a senior adviser into the Deputy Director of Communications and Campaigns, you’ll lead a team to plan, implement and evaluate our campaigns in alignment with our organisational goals and communications strategy.
We’re looking for an experienced communications adviser with a sharp strategic mind and a proven pedigree in devising and executing campaigns that utilise policy activity alongside the full mix of communications disciplines to influence stakeholders in a political environment.
You’ll have a passion for shaping narratives that resonate. And, as the leader of our Campaigns and Content team, you’ll have experience in managing and maximising owned channels, including web, publications and social media.