Senior Communications Manager - 16858

Brunel University of London is a research‑intensive university with a strong national and international profile. With a diverse community and an ambitious strategic agenda, effective communications play a critical role in protecting the University’s reputation, supporting its priorities and amplifying its impact. For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home As we celebrate our 60th Anniversary and shape the next chapter of Brunel’s future, we are seeking a Senior Communications Manager to provide strategic leadership across our internal and external communications. Deputising for the Associate Director of Marketing and Communications, you’ll be a confident and credible leader, with expertise across press and media, internal communications and corporate communications. Helping to shape and deliver organisational narratives, providing expert advice on reputational risk and leading communications planning on major projects will all be in day’s work! Working closely with senior colleagues and teams across Brunel alongside managing and developing a small team, you’ll balance strategic oversight with hands‑on delivery in a fast‑moving and complex environment. An experienced communications leader who enjoys variety, challenge and creativity you’ll be excited by an opportunity to drive and strengthen communications capability within a large, diverse organisation. Posted Date 01/05/2026 Closing Date 22/05/2026 Ref No 5105 Location: Brunel University of London, Uxbridge Campus Salary: Grade 9 from: £53,547 to £63,415 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £67,113 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting, through sustained exceptional contribution. Hours: Full-time Contract Type: Permanent Brunel University of London is a research‑intensive university with a strong national and international profile. With a diverse community and an ambitious strategic agenda, effective communications play a critical role in protecting the University’s reputation, supporting its priorities and amplifying its impact. For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home As we celebrate our 60th Anniversary and shape the next chapter of Brunel’s future, we are seeking a Senior Communications Manager to provide strategic leadership across our internal and external communications. Deputising for the Associate Director of Marketing and Communications, you’ll be a confident and credible leader, with expertise across press and media, internal communications and corporate communications. Helping to shape and deliver organisational narratives, providing expert advice on reputational risk and leading communications planning on major projects will all be in day’s work! Working closely with senior colleagues and teams across Brunel alongside managing and developing a small team, you’ll balance strategic oversight with hands‑on delivery in a fast‑moving and complex environment. An experienced communications leader who enjoys variety, challenge and creativity you’ll be excited by an opportunity to drive and strengthen communications capability within a large, diverse organisation. Closing date for applications: Friday 22 May 2026 Interviews will take place on week of Monday 15 June 2026 For further details about the post including the Job Description and Person Specification and to apply please visit https://careers.brunel.ac.uk If you have any technical issues please contact us at: [email protected] All Applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of any offer of appointment. Brunel University of London has a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Our aim is to promote and achieve a fully inclusive workforce to reflect our community. Documents • Job Description (Word, 72.06kb) Apply here Send to a Friend