Public Engagement Manager

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Public Relations and Media
Location:  Egham
Salary: 

£39,233
per annum pro rata – including London Allowance
This is the expected starting salary for this post however appointment at a higher point may be made for candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills and experience relevant to the role.
Post Type:  Part Time
Closing Date: 
23.59 hours GMT on Monday 06 November 2023
Reference:  1023-460

Part-time, Permanent, 0.6 FTE, 21 hours per week

Applications are invited for the post of Public Engagement Manager in the External Communications team within the Marketing and Communications Directorate. 

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced communications professional to join the External Communications team as a Public Engagement Manager. This is an exciting new role and you will be at the forefront of producing and implementing the University’s overarching public engagement strategy. This will involve building strong relationships with key local stakeholders and you will develop innovative ways for people to engage with the work of the University and the benefits this can bring to the community.

The Public Engagement Manager will be responsible for developing a communications network across the University to develop a proactive and co-ordinated approach to communications and engagement with the general public and key stakeholders. 

To be successful in this role you will be an excellent communicator with outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with people at all levels. The post holder will work with a relatively high degree of autonomy and therefore carry a high level of accountability for the quality and professionalism of the service that they provide. As a motivated and confident self-starter, you should possess outstanding organisational skills and have great attention to detail.

Public engagement 0r community liaison experience is essential and you should have excellent communications skills gained from working in a communications or engagement team. You should also have the ability to navigate large organisations and confidently build relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders. 

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement 
• Training and Development opportunities
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution 
• Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing. 
• Free parking 

The University has adopted hybrid working for some roles and so some remote working would be possible for this role.

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London. 

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Sarah Ixer-Pitfield, Deputy Director of Communications and Events on [email protected] .

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: [email protected]  

Please quote the reference: 1854-23

Closing Date:   23:59, Monday 6 November  

Interview Date: 22 / 23 November 2023

The university has adopted hybrid working for some roles therefore some remote working may be possible for this role.

Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history. More information on our structures and initiatives around EDI, including information on staff diversity networks, can be found on our Equality and Diversity Intranet page .