Students’ Union UCL is seeking a highly skilled Communications & Engagement Manager to lead and enhance how the organisation connects with its members and external stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, impact-focused communications professional to shape strategic narratives within one of the UK’s leading student organisations. Visa sponsorship is available for eligible candidates, subject to UK immigration requirements.
The role involves working across multiple teams, projects and stakeholders, bringing together diverse stories into a clear, coherent and compelling narrative. The successful candidate will be politically astute, able to advise and guide leaders at different levels, and confident in making strategic communications decisions that align with organisational priorities and values.
Applicants should demonstrate strong experience in communications, engagement or public affairs, with the ability to influence, collaborate and deliver measurable impact. Excellent writing, storytelling and stakeholder management skills are essential, alongside the confidence to operate in a complex, fast-moving environment.
This position offers professional growth, meaningful influence and the opportunity to contribute to student representation at a national and institutional level. It is ideal for communications specialists seeking a high-impact role in London with long-term career development and sponsorship options.
Position: Communications & Engagement Manager
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: £54,931 – £64,644 a year
Location: London
Summary
This is an exciting role in a unique organisation. Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world. We aim to build a vibrant and empowered student community with real influence in UCL and beyond, that enables students to enjoy their time at university; pursue their interests and passions; see the world in new ways; and develop the skills and experience to change the world for the better.
We are a registered charity employing over 150 career staff and 300 student staff, delivering a wide range of services and representative functions for UCL students. We have the widest portfolio of services of any student organisation in the country, managing UCL’s extracurricular programmes for sport, music, drama, dance, media, volunteering, academic societies and intercultural engagement; providing a wide range of fantastic social spaces; leading on student democracy and representation across UCL; and offering excellent student support services.
It’s an exciting time to join our growing organisation as we lead the delivery of UCL’s groundbreaking new Student Life Strategy. This is enabling us to build more programmes to improve students’ mental and physical wellbeing, promote genuine equity for all, build students’ skills and confidence, develop their international connections and intercultural skills, and make a real contribution to our local community.
We support hybrid working. Excellent benefits including defined benefit pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. We are proud of high levels of staff engagement and pride ourselves on being a great place to work. We will consider applications to work on a flexible and job share basis wherever possible.
The role is full-time on a fixed-term contract until June 2027. This role is based at our Bloomsbury campus, with travel to our other London campuses as required, and flexibility to work from home on a 40/60 basis (40% working from the office). The role is a UCL Grade 8, with a salary band of £54,931-£64,644.
Job description
We’re making more happen at UCL and have a powerful story to tell about the impact we have on our community. The Communications Engagement Manager will work across multiple teams, projects, and stakeholders to craft a coherent narrative, be politically astute, and advise and guide different types of leaders, making strategic decisions in the best interests of the charity.
We’re seeking a creative and impact focussed communications specialist to take our work communicating with our members and external stakeholders to the next level. We’re making more happen at UCL and have a powerful story to tell about the impact we have on our community. You will be able to work across multiple teams, projects, and stakeholders to draw together stories into a coherent narrative, be politically astute and able to advise and guide different types of leaders, and be able to make strategic decisions in the bests interests of the charity.
How to apply
Please apply through the online application form.
Applicants should note that CVs will not be accepted and that the statement of support for application should address the selection criteria in the person specification and outline your reasons for applying.
Interviews will take place on 13 January 2025.
We can provide a skilled visa sponsorship for successful applicants, subject to specific role and individual eligibility requirements.
Application Process
Application Deadline
January 4th, 2026