Job Description

About us
UCL is one of the world's leading universities and London's global university. We are known for our progressive history, cross-disciplinary excellence and commitment to addressing global challenges through research, education and innovation.
The Office of the Vice-President External Engagement (VPEE) brings together UCL's work across brand, marketing, communications, media relations, public affairs and events. Our role is to build deep affinity with UCL's staff and students, strengthen the university's reputation and influence, and demonstrate the public value of our research and partnerships in the UK and globally.
About the role
As Senior Communications Manager, you will play a key role in shaping how UCL communicates with its internal audiences during a period of organisational change and strategic ambition.
You will oversee a complex and fast-moving content pipeline, commissioning, editing and producing high-quality communications that support major institutional priorities and employee engagement. This includes news, storytelling, campaigns and a wide range of digital communication assets, all tailored to diverse audiences and channels.
Working closely with senior stakeholders and colleagues across UCL, you will help ensure clarity, consistency and high standards in communications. You will also manage and develop a small team, aligning skills and capacity to deliver an effective, flexible three-tier communications model: delivering communications, supporting communications, and enabling self-service.
The role combines strategic planning, editorial leadership, performance insight and people management, and offers the opportunity to have real impact across one of the world's leading universities.
Please note, this is an internal secondment role, available to current UCL staff only. We have two roles available on a secondment basis, one for 9-months and another for 12-months. The role is offered on a hybrid-working basis with 1-2 days based onsite at our Bidborough House office.
Job Ref: B23-00183
Closing Date: 11-02-2026 - 23:59 (UK time)
About you
You are an experienced communications professional with extensive experience of writing, editing and proofreading high-quality content for a range of audiences, and the editorial judgement to adapt tone and approach across different channels and contexts. You bring demonstrated experience in communications, PR, brand or marketing, gained within a complex, stakeholder-rich organisation or agency environment, and a strong track record of delivering impactful communications.
You have strong copywriting and research skills across online and printed formats, with the ability to translate complex or technical information into clear, engaging and accessible content for diverse audiences. You are confident using data, insight and audience feedback to measure impact, inform decision-making and continually improve performance.
Organised, adaptable and collaborative, you are comfortable managing multiple priorities in a changing environment, build strong relationships with colleagues and senior stakeholders, and are committed to inclusive, accessible communications. Experience of line management and developing others is welcome, as is experience working with digital platforms, email marketing tools and web content management systems. Most importantly, you are motivated by purpose-driven work and excited by the opportunity to help shape communications at a globally influential institution.
What we offer
As well as exciting opportunities, UCL offers a range of great benefits. Find out more:

• 41 days' holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 6 closure days)
• Option to purchase 5 additional days' annual leave
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, and immigration loan
• Relocation support for eligible posts
• On-site nursery and gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Staff Support Service (employee assistance programme)
• Discounted medical insurance

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Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.
We particularly encourage applications from candidates underrepresented in UCL's workforce, including those from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, and - for Grade 9 and 10 roles - women.
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