Communications Programme Manager

We are recruiting for a Communications Programme Manager to lead our Communications Team as we enter the next phase of our Birmingham In Action Campaign. We are looking for a proactive and creative individual with excellent writing and management skills to set and deliver an ambitious strategy which keeps our alumni and friends connected to the University and inspires them to give their time, money and networks to support University strategic imperatives. Whether it is project managing and creating copy for our Old Joe magazine, developing fresh content to celebrate the University’s 125th Anniversary, or identifying ways to maximise the reach and impact of our social media channels, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the team, and our goals. 

The Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO) exists to support The University of Birmingham's academic and student community by engaging, inspiring, and celebrating alumni, individuals, and charitable funders who give their money, time, and networks to support the University’s strategic priorities. The Office, which is comprised of five teams, is focused on fundraising and volunteering from alumni, organisations and individuals who are passionate about changing lives, through funding various research projects, supporting student bursaries, mentoring students, and providing internships, as well as providing a versatile programme of engagement opportunities for our global alumni community.

We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work.

Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees and to the success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working. In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 days paid holiday a year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme.