London Communication and Events Coordinator
Full time permanent
Location: LondonSalary: £34,240 to £37,813 per annum (including London Allowance)
Introduction to YSJ university
Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the addition of our London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider. Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.
The Role
Ambitious, inclusive and responsive to change, York St John University is an empowering place to learn and a rewarding place to work. We're looking for a creative, experienced Communications and Events Coordinator to join the London Campus and wider Communications Team at our award-winning University.You’ll join a busy, purposeful environment, where student feedback places us in the top 20 UK universities in this year’s National Student Survey and International Student Barometer.
By understanding our audiences, you’ll identify the best ways to promote our achievements, highlight our community contribution and showcase our research influence. In addition to working on internal communications, external media relations and campus events, you’ll play a key role in enhancing communications to that ensure students feel heard, supported and informed.
We’re looking for:
A skilled communications and events professional with a talent for shaping clear messages and writing compelling copy for diverse audiences across multiple platforms.
The ability to work across external and internal communications and events by building and maintaining relationships with media contacts, community partners and external stakeholders, as well as with our staff and students.
A creative and engaging approach to coordinating and delivering student communications and events.
Experience of the higher education environment is an advantage, but more important is a strong track record of delivering engaging communications activity, campaigns, and events with the confidence and ability to provide strategic advice to colleagues.
If you want to shape this role and you relish working with purpose and pride to transform lives through education, we'd love to hear from you.
Additional Information
Contact for candidate queries - c.price1@yorksj.ac.uk
Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.
We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities to support staff from different backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.
Application process support
We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached 'candidate guidance document' which provides advice about completing the application process.
If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to apply for this position please contact vacancies@yorksj.ac.uk. Within the application form there is an opportunity for you to request a reasonable adjustment at the interview stage of the process, however if you wish to discuss this in further detail at any point in the process please do not hesitate to contact us.The following resource may help you adapt the device you are using to apply to suit your needs My Computer My Way (abilitynet.org.uk)
Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form. Within the application process you will be asked to answer a selection of work-related questions. Our aim is to get to know you, and understand your individual skills and experience, and how you would apply these within the role.We are aware that ChatGPT can assist you with this, but we would prefer you to share your answers in your own words.
Our benefits package
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including -- Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
- Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)
- Pension scheme
- Health Cash Plan after six months service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
- On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software
- Relocation expenses package for certain roles
- Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs (if applicable to the role)
Further information about life at YSJ
Read more about our culture, inclusive community, working arrangements and benefits for York St John employees here.
The latest news, views and stories from our staff and students can be found here.
We are committed to managing and reducing our environmental impact and to promoting sustainable development wherever we can, read more here.
Closing Date - Friday 04 October 2024 at midnight
Provisional Interview Date - Friday 25 October 2024