Help shape how Birkbeck students receive the information, guidance and opportunities they need. We are seeking a Student Communications and Events Manager to lead high-quality student communications and support the successful delivery of key student-facing events across the Education and Student Experience Directorate.
You will lead the planning, creation, editing and publication of accessible, accurate and engaging content across channels including the weekly student bulletin, start-of-term communications, digital screens, Moodle, Connect, web pages, video and social media. You will oversee editorial standards, content calendars and quality assurance, using analytics, user insight and stakeholder feedback to improve engagement.
Working with colleagues across the Directorate and wider College, you will coordinate messages, priorities and delivery timelines, and provide advice and guidance on effective digital communication. You will also coordinate communications and operational activity for Directorate events, with particular focus on Welcome and Orientation. This will include supporting schedules, logistics, administration, event content and evaluation, as well as briefing and supervising Birkbeck Ambassadors during events.
You will bring demonstrable experience of developing, editing and publishing digital content, strong copywriting and proofreading skills, and an understanding of accessibility, social media and content management across multiple channels. You will also be highly organised, able to manage competing priorities and deadlines, and confident in building effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
This opportunity would build on experience as a Student Communications Manager, Digital Communications Manager, Student Engagement Manager, Communications and Events Manager, or in a similar role involving the delivery of student-facing communications, digital content, engagement campaigns and events.
Salary and benefits
£39,761 rising to £45,132 per year, Grade 6 on the College's London Pay Scale which includes a consolidated London Weighting Allowance.
Benefits of working at Birkbeck: a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements, generous benefits in the HE sector, and being located in the heart of Bloomsbury, Euston, London
Contract:
This role is offered on an open-ended basis
This is a full-time role, working 35 hours per week. We offer flexible working, usually spending two days a week in the office, or as required due to business need. Occasional Saturday working to give operational support for Orientation and Welcome events.
Please submit an application form for consideration. Closing date: Monday 23 November, interview date: Tuesday 1 December 2026.
Enquiries:
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Samantha Commons, Deputy Director of Student Services (Student Advice and Career Services), at s.commons@bbk.ac.uk.
If you have technical issues or difficulties using the recruitment portal, please contact jobs@bbk.ac.uk providing your name and the job reference number of the position. While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered.
We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding a bronze Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.
