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Strategic Communications and Campaigns Lead

Communications Group

Location:   London
Salary:  £60,533 to £67,256 per annum
Permanent
Post Type:   Full Time
Closing Date:   Tuesday 14 October 2025
Interview Date:   See advert
Reference:   UUK02325

UUK is the collective voice for 141 universities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. As world leaders in research, teaching and innovation, our universities have a fantastic story to tell and will continue to be vital in the government’s growth and opportunity missions. Working with its members, Universities UK is embarking on a major programme of work to shift the dial on perceptions of higher education over the next four years. It’s a really exciting time to join us.

We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Campaigns and Strategic Communications Lead to drive the execution of our new communications strategy. Working as a senior adviser into the Deputy Director of Communications and Campaigns, you’ll lead a team to plan, implement and evaluate our campaigns in alignment with our organisational goals and communications strategy.

We’re looking for an experienced communications adviser with a sharp strategic mind and a proven pedigree in devising and executing campaigns that utilise policy activity alongside the full mix of communications disciplines to influence stakeholders in a political environment. 

You’ll have a passion for shaping narratives that resonate.  And, as the leader of our Campaigns and Content team, you’ll have experience in managing and maximising owned channels, including web, publications and social media.

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Universities UK (UUK) is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join UUK.

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