Job Description

The University of Manchester has been making a difference in teaching, research and social responsibility since 1824. Having recently celebrated its 200th birthday, it is part of the prestigious Russell Group of universities and is ranked the 6th best university in the UK and 52nd overall in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (2024).


A truly international university, our community includes more than 44,000 students, 12,000 staff, and 550,000 alumni from 190 countries. We're also home to 26 Nobel Prize winners.


The University's Directorate of Communications, Marketing and Student Recruitment is currently seeking an exceptional Student Communications Officer. In this role, you will:

Develop and deliver bold, creative and audience-first communications campaigns that engage, inspire and inform the University's diverse student community. Creating engaging digital content and energising on-campus experiences. Continuously review and improve how we communicate with our students from their initial welcome through to their final graduation. Supporting the evolution of the University's student communications and content strategies. Collaborate with wider stakeholders, ensuing the student experience is at te heart of everything we do. Working closely with colleagues across the University of Manchester Students' Union and wider University teams that support and enrich student life.

With a 'one-team' vision, you'll work seamlessly across the University's many academic faculties and business areas; to develop effective partnerships and plans in support of the University's strategic aspirations Manchester 2035.


This is a hybrid role based both on campus in Manchester and with some home working.


We invite any enquiries on the role after reviewing the further particulars, linked below.


Interviews will be held across Thursday 11 and Friday 12 December 2025.

What you will get in return:

The University offers a wide range of staff benefits, including many that are hard to find in the private sector;

Generous annual leave allowance, including Christmas/New Year closure Pension scheme membership to provide benefits for you and your family Well-being programme with counselling, fitness and leading sports facilities Learning and development opportunities Season ticket loans for public transport Cycle to Work Scheme Workplace nursery scheme Staff recognition schemes Staff discounts on a range of products and services including travel and high street savings Employee Volunteering Policy, offering three days paid leave each year to take part in volunteering activities of your choice

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.


Our University is positive about flexible working.


Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name:

Joshua Patmore

Email:

joshua.patmore@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email:

People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.