Director of Strategic Communications and Public Relations

University of East London • London, England, United Kingdom • £93.52k - £120.69k / year • 5d ago

Location
Docklands Campus

Closing Date

Sunday 27 April 2025

Interview Date
Thursday 08 May 2025

The University of East London (UEL) invites applications from experienced leaders for the Director of Strategic Communications and Public Relations role. This pivotal position is part of the External Relations Directorate (ERD), which integrates Communications, Engagement, Marketing, Student Recruitment, and Digital Transformation services.

The Director will be instrumental in shaping UEL’s strategic messaging, public relations, and reputation management. Working closely with the Vice-President (Engagement) & Chief Marketing Officer, the role will drive UEL’s brand positioning, stakeholder engagement, and change communications as part of the university’s multi-year transformation programme.

We are seeking a results-oriented professional with:

Extensive experience in strategic communications and public relations.
Strong leadership and operational management expertise.
Exceptional communication skills to engage diverse audiences.
A strategic, innovative, and forward-thinking mindset.

For more details on the role, please refer to the Job Description attached.

Further Details
Job Description & Person Specification

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To contact the recruitment team please phone+44 20 8223 3000x 4600 or e-mail jobs@uel.ac.uk

CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted.

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