Communications & Engagement Coordinator

Communications & Engagement Coordinator

We’re looking for someone with strong writing skills, confidence working across digital channels and an interest in student engagement, communications and storytelling.

You’ll support the delivery of clear, effective and engaging communications that help students better understand and connect with the Guild’s work.

Contributing to communications activity across a range of channels, you’ll helping showcase student voice, campaigns and organisational impact through accessible and audience-focused content. The role includes supporting internal communications, proactive PR activity and translating complex topics into clear and engaging messaging for student audiences.

Working with staff and student Officers, you’ll support the planning and delivery of campaigns, identify opportunities to improve engagement and contribute to a joined-up approach to communications across the organisation. You’ll also help protect and strengthen the Guild’s reputation through clear, responsible and consistent communications.

The Role
Role: Communications & Engagement Coordinator
Hours: 35 Hours (to be worked flexibly)
Salary: £26,586 to £30,142 p/a
Contract: Full Time, Fixed Term until July 2028
Location: Exeter/Hybrid 

Who are we?
Exeter Students’ Guild is the University of Exeter’s students’ union, led by students for students. We’re an independent charity, offering a wide range of opportunities, services and support to help students get the most out of their unique journeys at university. This includes everything from social activities to making sure things are going well on their academic course. We have over 300 student groups and all of our work is led by, and in the best interest of our members.

The Guild is a truly rewarding place to work. Our talented and passionate staff make a real difference to the lives of students every single day, working together to achieve the Guild’s purpose: to shape an excellent student experience for all students at Exeter by empowering them to take their place in the world and make a positive difference. We are looking for people who recognise that the Guild is student-led and share a genuine passion for student engagement and empowerment. If you share a commitment to our values and want to be part of a radically inclusive organisation with a seriously exciting future ahead, we can’t wait to hear from you.

What will you bring?

• You’ll have some experience in delivering communications across multiple channels and working with the press and media.
• You’ll be able to write for different audiences, build relationships and manage a range of projects.
• You know how to simplify complex messages and use data to improve communications. 

We offer lots of great benefits including enhanced family pay, at least 6-weeks’ holiday, sustainable travel incentives, access to exclusive discounts and perks and a free confidential advice service. We’re committed to helping you achieve a healthy balance between your work and home life through a real commitment to flexible and hybrid working. We also provide access to great development opportunities, including a personal development budget for you to spend on sharpening your skills. We’ll also help you to gain valuable experience, ensuring that you have opportunities to grow your career both here at the Guild and beyond. 

Inclusion is central to the Guild. We approach our work collaboratively, empower our people and celebrate our uniqueness. If you’re driven to empower others and achieve great things, you’ll fit right in. Our people are proud of who they are and value each other’s differences, and we are committed to creating a diverse community that is radically inclusive of race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience.

To find out more about this role and working with us, please visit our website.

For general enquiries, please contact us using the details on our website. 

How to Apply?

Please submit your application via our recruitment portal. You will need to provide an up-to-date copy of your CV, and answer the following questions related to the person specification for the role:

1. Please tell us about a time you created communications or content for a specific audience. How did you decide on the approach, tone and channels you used?

2. Please tell us about any experience you have supporting media, press or public-facing communications activity. What was your role and what did you learn from the experience?

3. Tell us about a time you worked with others to plan or deliver a campaign, project or communications activity. How did you manage priorities and collaboration?

Please note:

• We will contact you to let you know the outcome of your application. This can sometimes take a few days.
• You must be able to provide proof of your right to work in the UK before starting work with us. We are not currently able to sponsor employees requiring a visa.
• Applications received after the above closing date will not be considered.

A message from your new Manager

Emma Bayes, Communications Manager

If you'd like an informal chat with me to find out more about the role, the team and what we’re looking for in our Communications & Engagement Coordinator, you can get in touch with me via the details on our website.  I would love to hear from you!

Dates for your Diary

• Closing Date: 17:00, Monday 15 June
• Shortlisting: Thursday 18 – Friday 19 June
• Interviews: Tuesday 30 June – Wednesday 1 July