Graduate Trainee Communications Officer

A bit about Marketing, Recruitment and External Relations…

In the Directorate of Marketing, Recruitment and External Relations, we are responsible for the core range of activities that promote and engage with our external environment and stakeholders. This includes both prospective and current students, businesses and our local community. Made up of Marketing and Communications, Student Recruitment and Outreach and External Relations teams, we work together to plan and deliver key activities that support the University’s ambitions for growth, diversity and an increased profile. 

The Communications team plays a key role in promoting and protecting the strategic aims of the University, including its research and expertise, industry partnerships, work-ready graduates, student recruitment, and internal development and engagement, as well as promoting and protecting the University’s reputation.        
 

So, what will the role involve? 

This is an exciting opportunity for a 2023 University of Salford graduate to join a busy Communications Team. We’re looking for someone to support the team in all aspects of its work, offering a wider-ranging experience in public sector communications. Working as part of a team of PR practitioners, video-makers, marketers and social media specialists, you will be involved in story generation and promotion, shooting and editing video, and running the Twitter channel @SalfordUniNews and our staff Instagram @wearesalford.

You will take responsibility for multiple projects, both planned and reactive. You will be a final year under or postgraduate student of journalism/PR at the University of Salford with good knowledge of the media landscape and a desire to learn in a stimulating and creative environment.

If you fancy a chat about the role or have some questions, then please contact Jessica Millington.

 Please note the vacancy closes at 11:55pm on the above date. 

What’s in it for you? – the benefits

• Competitive salary – and excellent pension scheme
• Generous annual leave – plus the option to buy additional holiday days
• Professional development – a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
• Our community – there’s a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives
• The perks! MySalford, our online employee portal, offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts
• Wellbeing support –dedicated services and facilities to support your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities, including discounted gym memberships
• Sustainable Salford – We embed sustainability in all aspects of university life and have a commitment to becoming NetZero Carbon by 2038
• Greater Manchester – Live and work in one of the most vibrant regions in the UK, a hot spot of digital innovation, excellent schools and colleges, and with affordable city, suburban and rural living options to suit a wide range of lifestyle choices.

However you identify, whatever your journey has been to get here, come and join us at the University of Salford where we are all proud to belong!