Graduate Assistant Communications Officer

Job Overview

A dynamic role within the Marketing and Communication Department supporting the Staff Communications Team. You will generate engaging content, create videos and photography, support events and use a range of channels to inform, engage and enthuse the BCU community. The role also involves producing reporting metrics across platforms and developing your understanding of staff communications needs.

Department: Communications
Location: Joseph Priestley Building
Salary: £28,287 to £32,006 per annum
Contract: Fixed Term – 18 months, Full Time
Release Date: 11 February 2026
Closing Date: 01 March 2026 23:59 GMT
Reference: M126006

Eligibility: Open only to Birmingham City University graduates from the academic year 2024/25 who completed the course between 01 August 2024 and 31 July 2025 and who are no longer studying.

• Generate content ideas aligned with the University’s strategic aims for internal communications.
• Deliver content – written material, photos and video – that promotes engagement.
• Assist in the urgent dissemination of news and information (crisis communications).
• Publish content using Campaign Master for the staff newsletter, Tiger Today, digital screens, social media and print.
• Support internal communications activities aligned with key institutional projects.
• Use the University’s Triple Play digital screens to present consistent, engaging and topical content.
• Develop internal campaigns and support regular events such as VC Town Halls, I AM BCU Awards, Staff Party and other ad‑hoc events.
• Support student recruitment events including open days, applicant taster days, business/community events and Clearing.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong content creation skills – video and photography.
• Excellent organisational skills, managing multiple tasks to deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office and willingness to learn Photo Shop, Eventbrite and Campaign Master.
• Team player.

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