Communications Officer


Company:	Keele University
Salary:	£32,080
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Keele University, ST5 5BG
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	22 Jul 2026
Closing date:	12 Aug 2026

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Summary

Part Time 0.6 fte

Fixed Term Until 31 March 2031

Hybrid working (blend of home and office based)

The Opportunity

This post represents an exciting opportunity to join a team of staff in Keele University’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences to support the functions of a large programme of mental health research.

The post-holder will lead and deliver the communications work for the research programme, commissioning and coordinating content for a range of outputs such as setting up and maintaining a website, producing regular newsletters, blogs, and communications on forthcoming events, as well as liaising with Keele University Communications team.

Alongside other team members, the post holder will provide support with the day-to-day running, development and delivery of all activities, liaising with partners and other key colleagues regularly.

You will have excellent IT skills and a degree in a relevant subject i.e. marketing/communications, or equivalent work experience.

The Benefits

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)

• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave

• Excellent staff pension scheme

• Access to continued personal, professional and career development

• On-site ‘outstanding’ nursery

• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site

• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above.

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.

The University

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/

Keele University values equity and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

How to Apply

For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies

Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Claire Ashmore, c.ashmore@keele.ac.uk.

Applications to this address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 12th August 2026

Post reference: KU00005335

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