Job Description

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Marketing, Recruitment & Admissions

Location:

Aston University John Cadbury House

Salary:

38,249 to 46,049 per annum

Grade:

Grade 08

Contract Type:

Permanent

Basis:

Full Time

Closing Date:

23.59 hours BST on Friday 12 September 2025

Interview Date:

Thursday 25 September 2025

Reference:

0508-25

Release Date:

Wednesday 20 August 2025


An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Communications Manager to join the dynamic team at Aston University. You'll be raising the profile of our award-winning Business School and supporting corporate communications campaigns as well as leading on our key podcasts.


This is a creative role that offers hybrid working, 30 days of annual leave and the chance to work in an ambitious, collaborative and innovative environment.


You will deliver proactive campaigns, create compelling stories and be responsive to emerging opportunities in the media to promote Aston and the College. The role requires you to be dynamic, adaptive, confident and influential as you work closely with the College's senior leadership team, academics and researchers to bring their great work to life.


Whether you bring experience from within Higher Education or are a communications professional from industry, media or an agency background looking to apply your skills in a purpose-driven setting, this role offers you the opportunity to make an impact.



Anonymous shortlisting will be carried out for this role as part of Aston University's commitment to equality and diversity and ensuring a fair and consistent approach to recruitment. Personal details that are included on application forms, including the candidate's name and address will not be disclosed to the shortlisting panel. CVs will not be considered as part of the shortlisting process.


The University celebrates the rights of freedom of speech and academic freedom and is committed to maintaining and protecting these rights within the law. An offer to work at Aston University will never be denied on the basis of an individual's lawful expression of their beliefs, ideas or opinions.


Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston


We recognise the value of flexible working. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss what flexible working options are available for particular roles.


If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@aston.ac.uk