Strategic Communications, is currently seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the post of Head of Strategic Communications.
This new post is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in Strategic Communications, one of three directorates in the newly established University Strategic Engagement and External Affairs and has been created as part of the University’s Strategy 2030 implementation programme.
The role of Head of Strategic Communications is crucial to building the external reputation of Queen's University Belfast in the UK, Ireland and internationally.
The role will help shape perceptions of the University across all audiences, including higher education and regulatory authorities, with alumni and potential donors, students, researchers, and staff.
The postholder will build positive relationships across the University and work closely with the senior team within the Office of the Vice-President of Strategic Engagement and External Affairs. They will provide timely and insightful advice to the University's leadership, including the Vice-Chancellor, Pro-Vice-Chancellors, Vice-Presidents, Heads of Schools and Professional Service’s Directors on big themes and daily issues. Assisting the Director of Strategic Communications, the postholder will play a central role in strategic planning, shaping media strategy on a range of issues, and raising opportunities and risks.
The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following criteria:
Please note the above are not an exhaustive list. For further information about the role including the essential and desirable criteria please click on our Candidate Information link below.
At Queen’s our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a staff member you will become part of a vibrant organisational culture, which will provide you with the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through a continuous focus on learning and development.
We offer an excellent employment package that includes:
Queen’s University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We have created an inclusive culture by establishing staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.
We also subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI in addition to Athena Swan. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit: www.qub.ac.uk/diversity; www.qub.ac.uk/qgi and www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffGateway/StaffNetworks/
Informal enquiries may be directed to James Dillon, Head of Public Engagement via J.Dillon@qub.ac.uk
Candidate Information
Attractive reward package
Information for international applicants