Location
Docklands Campus, London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£47,403 to £52,640 per annum inclusive of London Weighting, pro rata

Contract Length
Fixed Term - 6 months

About the Role
At the University of East London, great internal communication is about more than sharing information. It is about helping our people understand what matters, feel connected to our direction and play an active part in our success. Our award-winning External Relations Directorate brings together Communications and PR, Brand and Marketing, Digital, Student Recruitment, Admissions, Outreach and Corporate Engagement. We work in an agile, digital-first environment where creativity, collaboration and continuous improvement are encouraged. We are looking for an experienced Internal Communications Manager to help us deliver clear, creative and engaging communications for colleagues across UEL.

You will plan, deliver and evaluate internal communications campaigns that engage staff and support key University priorities. From developing university-wide campaigns and creating communications for senior leaders, to improving digital channels and measuring impact, this is a varied role requiring excellent judgement, creativity and the confidence to work with stakeholders at all levels.

Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging internal communications campaigns from brief through to evaluation
- Produce clear, compelling content across a range of channels, including communications for senior leaders
- Advise and influence stakeholders on the most effective communications approach
- Manage and improve digital channels including Microsoft Teams, SharePoint and email communications
- Measure communications effectiveness and use insight to improve future activity
- Support staff engagement and help strengthen joined-up internal and external communications across UEL

Why Join UEL?
This is an opportunity to join an ambitious and collaborative communications team at an exciting time for UEL. You will work across a diverse organisation, partner with senior leaders and colleagues throughout the University, and help shape communications that directly influence staff engagement and organisational culture. If you are an experienced communications professional who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-moving environment and wants to make a visible impact, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits Package
UEL offers a genuinely competitive salary dependent on experience and a range of excellent benefits within an outstanding work environment and inclusive culture.

Building an Inclusive Future
UEL is an inclusive, equal-opportunities employer committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We are proud of our progress and determined to keep moving forward so everyone at UEL can thrive. We are a disability confident employer and value all applications.

Experience
Substantial communications experience, including responsibility for internal communications. Proven ability to lead end-to-end campaigns from planning and delivery through to evaluation. Experience managing multiple stakeholders and confidently influencing senior colleagues. Strong digital communications capability, including Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint and email/newsletter platforms. Evidence of measuring communications effectiveness and using insight to improve outcomes.

About You
You will be an experienced communications professional who combines excellent writing with strong campaign management, stakeholder influence and digital capability. Highly organised, comfortable managing competing deadlines and able to exercise sound judgement when handling sensitive communications. Proactive, solutions-focused and comfortable with change. Able to adapt quickly, stay calm under pressure and take ownership of getting things done. Collaborative yet confident to use your initiative, challenge constructively and recommend better ways of communicating. Bring a can-do approach, strong attention to detail and a genuine desire to create communications that people want to read and engage with.

Qualifications
Not specified but relevant communications qualifications or equivalent experience will be advantageous.