Job Description

In the top 15 in all United Kingdom league tables, and the Times and Sunday Times International University of the Year in 2020, Lancaster University has established itself as a world player in research and teaching. Students from one hundred countries make up a thriving community based on a beautiful parkland campus. Alongside a strong commitment to engage with the regional agenda, Lancaster has an international outlook, with four strategic partnerships in China, Ghana, Germany, and Malaysia. In addition, we have research, teaching and student exchange collaborations with leading universities and institutions in many countries around the world. Joining the Team The Global Engagement team\xe2\x80\x99s portfolio of work includes partnership management, international reputation, student mobility, and strategic partnership engagement. You will find lots of additional information on our Global Partnerships webpages and Global Experiences webpages. The Role We are looking to appoint a strategic communications specialist with a passion for making a positive impact. You will work to build our global reputation, telling the story of \xe2\x80\x98international Lancaster\xe2\x80\x99 so that it becomes a stronger marketing asset and distinctive point of engagement. A key aim is to rise-up in the international league table rankings \xe2\x80\x93 showcasing Lancaster\xe2\x80\x99s successes to the world. You will be the driving force behind creating a distinctive international profile - crafting and executing communication strategies that enable us to reach new audiences and deepen existing friendships. Collaborating across departments you will work to ensure messages resonate with global stakeholders and with wider communications. We are committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies on an individual basis, as well as the Athena Swan Charter, which recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in higher education. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and ensuring our culture is inclusive and welcome applications from people in all diversity groups. Lancaster encourages hybrid working options for our workforce offering flexibility with a blend of working remotely and on campus. This role is offered on an indefinite contract. If you have any questions or would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ben Matthews, Associate Director of Global Engagement, at b.j.matthews@lancaster.ac.uk.