Associate Director of Communications

Royal Holloway, University of London; Egham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

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Associate Director of Communications

Marketing and Communications (Central)

Location: Egham

Salary: £60,012 to £69,127 per annum - including London Allowance

Post Type: Full Time

Hours per Week: 35

Weeks per Year: 52

Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Monday 05 May 2025

Reference: 0425-088

Right to work: Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the successful candidate for this position. Therefore, the appointable candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Full-Time, Permanent

We are looking for an exceptional new colleague to lead a proactive Communications function that contributes to increasing engagement, building awareness, and strengthening the reputation of Royal Holloway locally, nationally and globally. This is driven by our strategic ambitions for the 2030s to be a University of Social Purpose - raising the profile of our core areas of strength and supporting financial sustainability through growth.

This involves developing a Communications strategy to build awareness, influence and advocacy through proactive communications, relationship building and strategic reputation management (proactive and reactive). They will work with their team to ensure a joined-up approach to delivering on that strategy.

Candidates should have experience of working at a senior level in a Communications role, with excellent leadership, engagement and relationship skills. They should have passion for the Higher Education sector, experience of working across global markets, enjoy juggling multiple projects, working collaboratively, and relish a (rewarding) challenge. If that sounds of interest, then we would love to hear from you!

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 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 queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: [e-mail]

Please quote the reference: 0425-088

Closing Date: 23:59, 5 May 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Further details: Job Description & Person Specification

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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.