Engagement and Communications Manager

University of York; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An academic institution is seeking a skilled Engagement and Communications Manager to lead strategic communications and stakeholder engagement efforts. This role is full-time but allows for part-time arrangements. You will manage multi-channel communications and build strong relationships to promote the visibility of the organization across various platforms. Ideal candidates will have experience in creating engaging content and managing social media. Strong writing and editorial skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of developing and delivering a communications strategy.
• Confident writing skills, keen eye for detail.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic communications to raise the Consortium's profile.
• Manage multi-channel communications and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Communications strategy development

Writing skills

Editorial skills

Stakeholder engagement

Data evaluation and analytics

Social media management

Job description

White Rose University Consortium is seeking a skilled communications professional with a talent for storytelling and stakeholder engagement. You’ll bring creativity, initiative, and a collaborative spirit to the role, building strong relationships, managing multi-channel communications, and crafting compelling content that drives visibility and impact.

Department

The White Rose University Consortium brings together the Universities of Leeds, Sheffield, and York in a collaborative partnership that places people at the heart of everything we do. We empower individuals from all backgrounds to thrive through tailored development programmes, impactful initiatives, and engagement across our community. Our work provides practical, high-value support that complements existing university offerings, helping our partners achieve their goals and drive positive change.

Role

As Engagement and Communications Manager, you will lead the strategic communications to raise the profile of the White Rose University Consortium across the Universities of Leeds, Sheffield, and York, and within the wider higher education sector.

This is a full-time role, however part-time working at a minimum of 0.8 FTE will also be considered. We are open to flexible arrangements - please feel free to discuss them with us.

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

• Experience of developing and delivering a communications strategy to raise an organisations visibility.
• Confident writing skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to produce clear, engaging and accurate copy for a range of audiences and formats.
• Strong editorial skills with a clear understanding of branding and accessibility, ensuring inclusive, audience-appropriate content across formats.
• Adept at connecting with people at all levels, with effective interviewing skills and the ability to gather meaningful insights and perspectives.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships across diverse stakeholder groups to support shared communications goals.
• Experience in evaluating communications effectiveness using data and analytics to inform continuous improvement.
• Experience of managing social media channels.

Interview date: 12 March 2026

For informal enquiries: please contact Karen Hinxman, Head of White Rose University Consortium on [e-mail]