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Communications Manager

Public Sector

Beds/Bucks Border

Permanent ⁄ £35000 - £40000

Updated August 20, 2008

You will develop and implement a proactive communications strategy and effectively manage Cranfield's communications. Sitting within the marketing services team of the University's Business Development Organisation, you will be a key contact for all internal and external stakeholders.

You will be responsible for:
- Leading a team to achieve proactive management of the University's communications messages.
- Managing the communications team to ensure all media including press, editorial, web, advertising and publications are professional, consistent and reinforce brand position.
- Writing and editing proactive and reactive press releases and copy for a range of media.
- Managing communications issues associated with brand risk.
- Ongoing development of pan-University collateral such as Annual Review, Prospectus etc.

Who we're looking for
With a strong strategic communications and press office background at managerial level, you will have knowledge of media planning across several key sectors, and an in-depth understanding of press office and copywriting functions. You will work with the individual school's marketing teams, to promote the University as a whole. With a proven track record in change management, you will be a competent decision maker and creative thinker with the capacity to use your initiative and influence at all levels.

About our client
Cranfield University is a forward-thinking institution where the focus is on transforming world-class knowledge in science, technology and management into viable and innovative solutions to the challenges of today's society. As a
wholly postgraduate university priding itself on its research-intensive environment, Cranfield focuses on the aerospace, defence & security, energy, engineering, environment, health, management and manufacturing sectors.

Much of the work taking place at Cranfield's state-of-the-art facilities puts it at the forefront of some of the world's most cutting edge projects, from finding life on Mars to zero emission cars. Cranfield's global reputation for inspirational teaching and research makes it first choice for both students and corporate partners alike.

For more information visit www.cranfield.ac.uk

What's on offer
£35,000 - £40,000 + 36 days holiday + benefits

Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +44 (0) 1727 730 111. Job Ref: 12966737
Your application will be sent to Duncan Cox.