You will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy to engage and inspire our students via a range of channels. You will work closely with colleagues across the university to ensure that our communications are relevant, engaging, and support our students' success.

With exceptional communication skills, you will have a proven track record of developing and delivering successful communications and engagement strategies at complex and diverse organisations. You will have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to challenge and influence colleagues at all levels. You will be highly organised with the ability to manage multiple work projects and prioritise resources to deliver successful outcomes. 

Key responsibilities:

•    Lead the development and delivery of a student communications and engagement strategy.

•    Gather, analyse, and act on audience insight to inform strategy and activity.

•    Create engaging and authentic content that resonates with students.

•    Increase the effectiveness of student communications channels.

•    Collaborate with colleagues across the university to ensure integrated communications.

•    Manage and develop a team of Student Communications & Engagement Officers.

To be effective in this role, you will need:

•    Proven experience of communications strategy development and delivery.

•    Strong leadership and people management skills.

•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

•    Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively.

•    A passion for creating engaging and impactful content.

Working with us you will enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and a good work-life balance, all within a supportive, collaborative, and values-led university community.

Closing Date: 05 Jul 2026

Team/Division: Administrative/Clerical/Technical

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum

The University of Brighton is seeking an Alumni Communications & Engagement Manager to lead an ambitious programme of activity that celebrates our graduates, strengthens lifelong connection to the university and creates meaningful value for alumni, students and the wider Brighton community. 

Brighton alumni go on to make a difference locally, nationally and globally — as creatives, innovators, practitioners, leaders and changemakers. This role sits at the heart of telling those stories and turning pride in our alumni community into advocacy, opportunity and impact. You will lead activity that showcases the value of a Brighton education, supports student employability and graduate outcomes, and helps prospective students see what is possible through authentic alumni stories. 

Working closely with colleagues across professional services and academic departments, you will ensure alumni engagement is embedded across the student journey — from early awareness through to lifelong belonging. You will also manage and develop a small alumni communications and engagement team, creating a culture rooted in collaboration, creativity and continuous improvement. 

Key responsibilities 

• Lead the delivery of the alumni engagement strategic plan, creating meaningful connection and mutually beneficial value for alumni, students and the university.
• Plan and deliver alumni communications and engagement campaigns that celebrate alumni contribution and showcase professional and personal achievement.
• Build strong relationships with academic and professional service colleagues to identify, align and deliver alumni volunteering and engagement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain influential relationships with alumni and honorary graduates to support a diverse and representative volunteer and advocacy network.
• Lead an annual cycle of alumni communications and digital content across multiple channels, supporting recruitment priorities and external measures such as Graduate Outcomes.
• Act as the university’s subject‑matter expert in alumni relations, identifying opportunities to innovate and maximise positive impact for students.
• Manage the alumni team, ensuring effective delivery, evaluation and continuous improvement of alumni communications, engagement activities and events.
• Ensure alumni activity is accurately recorded and reported through the department CRM system.

To be effective in this role, you will need:

• Proven experience delivering communications, engagement or relationship‑led programmes in a complex organisation.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with experience building trust and influence with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience delivering multi‑channel campaigns.
• Experience developing volunteering, advocacy or engagement initiatives.
• Educated to degree level or with equivalent professional experience.
• Experience managing and motivating staff.

Working with us you will enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and a good work-life balance, all within a supportive, collaborative, and values-led university community. This role also has flexible and hybrid working arrangements, as well as opportunities to shape and grow a strategically important area of university engagement. We welcome applications from job sharers. 

Closing Date: 05 Jul 2026

Team/Division: Administrative/Clerical/Technical

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum

We are seeking a Change Communications & Engagement Manager to lead the planning and delivery of clear, honest and engaging communications that support the successful implementation of our university-wide transformation programme and Distinctively Brighton 2035 strategy.

You will play a critical role in helping colleagues understand the why, what and how of change, working closely with senior leaders, programme and project managers, and colleagues across the university to support engagement, minimise uncertainty, and build trust during periods of transition.

With excellent communication and influencing skills, you will be confident translating complex and sensitive information into compelling, accessible communications for diverse audiences. You will be highly organised, comfortable working at pace in a complex environment, and experienced in using insight and analytics to continuously improve communications effectiveness.

This role is being offered as a two-year fixed-term contract.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan, develop and deliver a coordinated programme of change communications and engagement activities supporting the university’s transformation programme.
• Translate complex programme information into clear, engaging communications for staff at all levels.
• Design and support effective two‑way engagement mechanisms so colleagues feel informed, listened to and able to influence change.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing expert guidance on change communications and staff engagement.
• Produce high‑quality content across a range of channels and formats, including leader briefings, intranet content, newsletters, FAQs, presentations and multimedia.
• Use insight and analytics to evaluate and continually improve the impact of change communications.

Qualifications and experience:

• Proven experience developing and delivering change, internal or strategic communications in large, complex organisations.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with experience working closely with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion and empathy.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience, with evidence of continuous professional development in communications and/or change.
• Experience of producing high‑quality content across multiple channels and formats.

This role is full-time (37.0 hours per week), however we do welcome applications from job sharers, and it is on a fixed term basis for 24 months.

Working with us you will enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and a good work-life balance, all within a supportive, collaborative, and values-led university community.

Closing Date: 29 Jun 2026

Team/Division: Administrative/Clerical/Technical

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum