Head of Community Projects

Aston University
Sheffield, United Kingdom
14 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Part-time / full-time
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 46K

Job location

Remote
Sheffield, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence
Information Technology

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced communications professional to join Aston University's communications team, which forms part of the Marketing, Communications and Student Recruitment Department. The team's work includes media relations, producing press releases, supporting research staff to provide expert commentary to journalists, and managing podcasts.

The postholder will lead communications activity for the School of Computer Science and Digital Technologies and the School of Engineering and Innovation, as well as associated research institutes, including the Energy and Bioproducts Institute and The Sir Peter Rigby Institute of Digital Futures. They will build strong relationships to enhance the reach, credibility, and profile of these academic communities with key audiences. The postholder will report to the Head of Communications and support corporate communications activity.

Working closely with academic colleagues, the postholder will identify news stories within the University and research, create, and distribute content across channels including the website, media relations, and social media. The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience in media relations, a background in journalism and/or public relations, and experience of working with complex subject matter, preferably within an engineering, digital, and/or science environment. They will also have experience of building productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, working in a busy environment, and managing reputational issues and crisis communications. Experience of working within a research or Higher Education context is desirable but not essential.

This role may meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

If you require sponsorship, Aston University will assess eligibility if you are shortlisted for the role., Press Toolmaker/Bench-Hand, Birmingham, £Negotiable Metal pressings and tooling manufacturer supplying a wide variety of industries. To repair and maintain press tools from single blank tools to complex multi-stage progression to fine tolerances, with the target of enabling..., Job Title: Business Change & Communication Lead Location: Sheffield- 1Days/week Onsite Duration: 6months+ Contract Inside IR35 525GBP/Day Inside IR35 Key roles and responsibilities As the Business change and adoption lead, you will have several challenging..., A leading lifestyle experience brand in Birmingham is seeking an experienced individual for a key operational role. You will oversee site operations, lead customer service initiatives, and manage on-site teams. Ideal candidates will have a background in hospitality or..., Our client is looking for an experienced Research and Strategy Manager to support the development of its award-winning onboard experience through insight-led planning, product innovation, and strategic alignment. Based in Doha, this role is ideal for candidates with a...

Requirements

Director of Operations - Community Services £85,000 + Performance Bonus West Midlands Full-Time, Permanent | Hybrid Are you a senior operational leader with a proven track record of driving transformation and scaling complex healthcare services? Do you thrive in..., Note: This is a high-paying part-time job that allows for remote work. Please read the recruitment requirements carefully. Thank you. WHAT YOU NEED to Have - Doctorate PhD or equivalent advanced degree in the subject area - Published at least 30 papers in SCIE/SSCI/AHCI...

Benefits & conditions

Head of Community Projects (Maternity cover until December 2026) Join to apply for the Head of Community Projects (Maternity cover until December 2026) role at Birmingham City University. Salary: £62,364 to £70,564 per annum (Maternity cover role). Post Type: Full Time...., £45,000

FProject Manager Automatic Gates, Barriers, Doors & Access Control Birmingham, West Midlands-based £45,000 per annum + Company Car and Benefits Permanent position Are you an experienced Project Manager from the automatic, doors, gates, barriers, turnstiles or perimeter...

Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Shirley Parsons

HSEQ Manager Home-based with travel across NW, Midlands, areas of SE & SW 12-month FTC initially, with a high likelihood of going permanent £55,000 - £65,000 plus package I am working with a specialist EV Charging company who are searching for a health, safety,..., Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ) ManagerLocation: Market HarboroughSalary: £50,000 pro rataHours: Part-time (3 days, 24 hours per week - ideally Monday, Tuesday ,Wednesday OR Monday, Wednesday & Thursday)Join PMI Solar and help us deliver clean energy with zero..., Health & Safety Manager (retained partnership) Home based with travel across the Midlands and Hertfordshire Salary circa £60,000 plus package We are recruiting a proactive, hands-on Health and Safety Manager for a small construction business. This is a high-autonomy... © 2025, Jobsora.com

About the company

Who We AreSince 2014, Runway East has been on a mission to destroy boring offices. Across London, Bristol, Birmingham, Bath, and Brighton, we create flexible workspaces packed with perks like Cake Wednesdays and Friday drinks trolleys. As a proud B Corp, we're committed to..., Elevation Recruitment Group is working exclusively with one of the UK's most established and respected land, property development, and construction groups to recruit a Group Health and Safety Manager. This is a senior role that will give you the scope to shape strategy,...

Apply for this position