Head of Communications, University of West London

The University of West London (UWL) is ranked 30th in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2025, the top University in the UK for Student Experience and for Teaching Quality in the Times and Sunday Times Complete University Guide 2024 and University of the Year for Social Inclusion in the Daily Mail University Guide 2024.  

The UWL community is a diverse body of students and staff who work together to create an environment of success and achievement. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and promote our values in practice through our commitment to inclusivity, progression, and success.

The Department

The Communications and Events team plays a central role in delivering on the University’s strategic plan and meeting its marketing and student recruitment objectives. The team is part of the Marketing, Recruitment and Communications Department which also includes Campaigns, Digital, Recruitment and Admissions Teams.  

The Role  

This role is central to helping the University deliver on its strategic plan, meet its marketing and student recruitment objectives and publicise the achievements of UWL on a local and national level.  

You will be expected to lead in the planning, development and implementation of an integrated Communications strategy for the University that will support Marketing and Student Recruitment objectives in addition to the wider University business aims. You will work with Executive and Senior management and stakeholders to develop communications solutions to meet business needs. This will include the delivery of effective media and public relations, social media, internal communications and promotion of reputational events. You will be expected to develop and manage a proactive corporate reputation plan that advances the University’s brand story among its target audiences and to devise impactful campaigns that attract and engage target audiences. See job description for further details.  

The Person 

You will have strong communication and influencing skills with the confidence to operate at all levels of society; be able to build consensus and drive projects through to completion. Excellent writing and media skills are essential, you will need to be able to assimilate multiple and complex issues quickly and develop messaging for a range of audiences. Educated to degree level and with an up-to-date understanding of the latest PR and social media developments, the successful candidate will have significant experience of leading large scale strategic Communications projects and be adept at managing a team of professional staff.  

How to Apply  

To apply click on ‘Apply Online’ and fill out the application form. Further information about the application process can be found here: https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0  

Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk if you need any assistance with the application process. 

Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing 14th April 2025.  

Additional Information  

Read more about working at the University of West London at https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl 

Our department/school is under-represented in terms of staff from minority ethnic backgrounds, of LGBT+ identities, and with disabilities. UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.  

This position does not meet the University criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship.

Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point. 

We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time.  

The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

Closing Date: 24 Mar 2025

Department: Senior Management

Salary: £62,743 to £70,502 per annum