The new Communications Lead role will form one member of our halls committee for the hall in which they live. The other committee members will be made up of an Event Lead and a Community Lead. These positions are only eligible to people who will/want to live in UAL Halls of residence as of 2024/2025. The number of committee members may vary according to the size of the accommodation.
You must be available to attend online training sessions for the role from July-August and to also be available the first week of September for in person training (you will receive free accommodation for this training week, and you will be paid also).
If you are offered this role after interview and accept the position, you are automatically guaranteed a place in UAL halls of residence 2024/2025. Although we will try to guarantee you your 1st choice of hall this might not always be possible.
The Communications Lead will be responsible for creating and delivering promotional and marketing campaigns around the halls for the weekly events that take place for the students. They will be expected to gain a strong understanding of their halls, in terms of who their events should be reaching out to.
They will have support from the rest of the committee but will be primarily responsible for the communication and promotion of an event, including social media, Halls Life website, Eventbrite and physical marketing (posters and A boards).
Photography of events as they take place play a crucial part in ensuring attendee numbers for your events remain consistent. Your role will have strong influence on the messaging and branding of your events, ensuring this is UAL compliant and accessible.
There may also be times within your role where your skills of promotion/marketing can be utilised by the Student Experience team at events external to your hall, offering further work opportunity throughout the year.
This role will need to benchmark against industry standard initiatives and create and innovate these for the students at UAL. Working closely with the Marketing and communications Team, Student Experience Team, Diversity Officers, Residential Managers, alongside other key personnel within accommodation.
Duties and Responsibilities
Specialist Knowledge/Qualifications |
Educated to undergraduate degree level or equivalent working experience.
High level of competency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and use of the web/internet.
Has knowledge of higher education establishments and summer schools or short courses.
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Relevant Experience |
Experience of working with students or young people.
Interest in the art/design/fashion is desirable.
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Communication Skills |
Communicates effectively orally, in writing and/or using visual media.
Be able to communicate effectively with people for whom English may not be a first language.
Be skilled with various social media platforms and how they operate.
Be well versed in key trends that are appealing to students to help promote engagement.
Interest in photography is welcomed.
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Planning and Managing Resources |
Plans, prioritises and organises work to achieve objectives on time
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Teamwork |
Works collaboratively in a team or with different professional groups.
Contributes to the work of the team, providing support, assistance and cover where needed with a ‘can-do’ approach.
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Creativity, Innovation and Problem Solving |
Uses initiative or creativity to resolve day-to-day-problems.
Distinguishes between the need to make a decision and when to defer to others.
Establishes basic facts by carrying out appropriate enquiries, identifying and using a range of sources.
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We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.