Contribute to the updating and continuous rationalisation of the University’s style 5% guidelines, advising internal stakeholders on their application Ensure that the University’s tone of voice is implemented consistently across all corporate 10% channels. Lead workshops and informal training on tone of voice for colleagues across the University, empowering them to be confident when communicating about the University to an external audience Work with digital communications colleagues to ensure an integrated and timely approach 10% to communications across channels. Contribute to the wider reputation management carried out by the department, handling 5% sensitive issues (and when required, becoming part of the crisis communications team), supporting the work of the press office, internal communications, community relations and public affairs Undertake any other appropriate duties as directed by the Senior Corporate Writer and 10% Editor Internal and external relationships Other members of the department/University staff External customers Relevant suppliers and external contacts Special Requirements Occasional requirement to work unsocial hours PERSON SPECIFICATION How to be Criteria Essential Desirable assessed Qualifications, Skill level equivalent to achievement Postgraduate qualification or further Application, knowledge and of HND, Degree, NVQ4 or basic professional PR or related portfolio, experience professional qualification. qualification interview, job-related Significant, demonstrable experience task of high end, high quality, corporate writing, for a diverse range of audiences and purposes. Ability to research a wide range of topics, interview contributors and execute high-quality copy for a range of audiences. A demonstrable track record of producing high quality corporate content for a range of channels,
Contribute to the updating and continuous rationalisation of the University’s style guidelines, advising internal stakeholders on their application 5% Ensure that the University’s tone of voice is implemented consistently across all corporate channels. Lead workshops and informal training on tone of voice for colleagues across the University, empowering them to be confident when communicating about the University to an external audience 10% Work with digital communications colleagues to ensure an integrated and timely approach to communications across channels. 10% Contribute to the wider reputation management carried out by the department, handling sensitive issues (and when required, becoming part of the crisis communications team), supporting the work of the press office, internal communications, community relations and public affairs 5% Undertake any other appropriate duties as directed by the Senior Corporate Writer and Editor 10% Internal and external relationships Other members of the department/University staff External customers Relevant suppliers and external contacts Special Requirements Occasional requirement to work unsocial hours PERSON SPECIFICATION Criteria Essential Desirable How to be assessed Qualifications, knowledge and experience Skill level equivalent to achievement of HND, Degree, NVQ4 or basic professional qualification. Significant, demonstrable experience of high end, high quality, corporate writing, for a diverse range of audiences and purposes. Ability to research a wide range of topics, interview contributors and execute high-quality copy for a range of audiences. A demonstrable track record of producing high quality corporate content for a range of channels, Postgraduate qualification or further professional PR or related qualification Application, portfolio, interview, job-related task