Corporate Communications Manager
Posted 2 weeks ago by Practicus
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Interim Corporate Communications Manager role is a three-month contract position based in London, requiring a strategic communications professional with experience in higher education or public relations. The successful candidate will develop and implement communication strategies, create digital content, and manage media engagement. This role demands a creative individual who can effectively translate complex research into accessible narratives while contributing to broader corporate communications projects. The position is hybrid, requiring two days a week in the office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement communications strategies that elevate institutional goals
- Create compelling digital content (video, podcasts, LinkedIn Live, blogs)
- Write and edit press releases, speeches, thought pieces, newsletters, and reports
- Translate complex research into accessible and engaging narratives
- Monitor and report on media/digital impact and engagement
- Contribute to wider corporate communications projects aligned with institutional strategy
Key Skills:
- 4+ years in communications, journalism, or PR, ideally in higher education or research focused environments
- Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills
- Skilled in digital content creation
- Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including senior leadership
- Strategic mindset, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
- Available at short notice
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Interim Corporate Communications Manager London (hybrid) – 2 days a week in the office 3 month contract- Inside IR35
I am seeking an experienced, creative, and strategic communications professional to lead corporate communications for a dynamic and ambitious university for a 3 month period. This interim role is ideal for someone with a strong background in higher education, public relations, or journalism who can hit the ground running and deliver high-quality campaigns.
What you’ll do:
- Develop and implement communications strategies that elevate institutional goals
- Create compelling digital content (video, podcasts, LinkedIn Live, blogs)
- Write and edit press releases, speeches, thought pieces, newsletters, and reports
- Translate complex research into accessible and engaging narratives
- Monitor and report on media/digital impact and engagement
- Contribute to wider corporate communications projects aligned with institutional strategy
What I am looking for:
- 4+ years in communications, journalism, or PR, ideally in higher education or research focused environments
- Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills
- Skilled in digital content creation
- Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including senior leadership
- Strategic mindset, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
- Available at short notice
If this sounds like you, please apply now!