Communications Specialist

Job Title: Communications Specialist

Location : Location: UK-Bristol

Overview:

Communications Specialist

Salary: £39,000

About Yugo

Yugo is the first global student housing brand and operator, redefining student living and delivering next-level experiences on a global scale. We're not just about housing — we’re creating vibrant, sustainable, and supportive spaces where students thrive.

We’re for students, powered by students, with a sharp focus on Gen Z and a future-facing view towards Gen Alpha. With a presence in 14 countries and over 220 properties, we're expanding rapidly, aiming to reach 500,000 beds by 2030.

Role Overview

The Communications Specialist plays a key role in supporting our global growth strategy by helping to deliver impactful internal and external communications. Sitting within a lean yet highly effective communications team, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to a bold and evolving brand in a fast-paced, creative environment.

We’re looking for a confident communicator who thrives when managing multiple work streams, engages effectively across teams, and brings fresh energy and clarity to everything they do.

Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development and execution of strategic communications plans and campaigns aligned with company goals.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders — including executives and subject matter experts — to ensure messaging consistency and brand alignment.
• Write engaging content across a range of platforms, including blog posts, social media (LinkedIn), website copy, and internal comms.
• Create visually appealing templates, videos and other communication materials using design software (e.g., Canva, Adobe).
• Assist with the planning and executing both internal and external events, including comms webinars, student engagement activities, industry panels, and more.
• Track and report on communication performance metrics; make data-informed adjustments to improve impact.
• Produce monthly communications reports featuring key insights, statistics, and dashboards.
• Stay informed on communications trends, best practices, and sector developments.

Qualifications:

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong copywriting and storytelling abilities, adaptable across touchpoints and audiences.
• Confident in simplifying complex messages into compelling, clear narratives for both internal and external messages.
• Collaborative mindset, with experience working across multiple teams and time zones.
• Visual and brand awareness, with experience using design tools.
• Proactive, organised, and able to meet tight deadlines while managing multiple projects in fast paced business.
• Commercial awareness and and ability to understand socio-economic & political landscapes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a communications role.
• Previous exposure to senior executives and high-level stakeholders.
• Experience with communications platforms, including PR tools, social media schedulers, CMS, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong data mindset — using metrics and insights to shape communication strategies.
• International mindset and willingness to travel as needed.
• Experience within a global organisation or in the tech, hospitality, or investment sectors is advantageous.

What We Offer:

• 5 weeks’ annual leave
• Annual Discretionary bonus scheme
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance (4x annual salary, from Day 1)
• Medicash health plan
• 1 Volunteer Day per year
• 1 Yuday (a day for personal growth or exploration)

Min: GBP £39,000.00/Yr.

Max: GBP £39,000.00/Yr.