Communications & PR Manager

Edinburgh University Students’ Association is looking to recruit a Communications & PR Manager to join our Marketing & Communications team. Edinburgh University Students’ Association is an award-winning organisation, which exists to provide diverse services, representation, and welfare support to the community of over 49,500 students at the University of Edinburgh. By providing opportunities, helping to create change and offering support, we’re here to help students get the most out of their time in Edinburgh.

We have five venues around the University of Edinburgh campus – Teviot, King’s Buildings House, Potterrow, the Pleasance and Edinburgh College of Art’s Wee Red Bar – which house our offices, cafés, bars, clubs, spaces for students to meet, study and socialise. These spaces transform into some of the most well-loved Edinburgh Festival Fringe venues throughout the month of August each year. We are a registered charity and all of the income we generate from our commercial activity goes back into supporting our members.

We’re also an organisation with a strategic commitment to support and empower all our staff, and have some exciting plans for the future. Plus, over 90% of our staff would recommend the Students' Association as a place to work. There’s never been a better time to apply and join our organisation. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. Edinburgh University Students’ Association is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

The Students’ Association is entering a landmark chapter in its history. As we prepare to reopen the doors of Teviot - the oldest purpose-built student union in the UK - following a major refurbishment, we’re also launching a bold new Strategic Plan to shape the future of student life at the University of Edinburgh. We’re looking for a talented and driven Communications and PR Manager to help us tell this story.

This part-time role is central to how we engage our members, staff, media, and community partners. You’ll lead our communications strategy and support marketing delivery across a diverse portfolio - from activism and student representation to retail, events and digital innovation. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a passionate team at a time of renewal, growth and creative energy. You’ll play a key role in supporting our Fringe Festival community engagement plan, amplifying the voices of our newly elected Sabbatical Officers, and ensuring our messaging is clear, inclusive and impactful.

In line with our Pay Policy, the successful candidate will typically be offered the lowest salary band point, dependent on experience. Plus a generous benefits package:

• 35 days per year holiday entitlement (pro-rata)
• Company pension with 14.5% employer contribution
• Enhanced company sick pay, leave and loan policies
• Hybrid working - up to 40% working from home per week
• A comprehensive package of support via our Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to money saving discounts from hundreds of retailers via our Pluxee Discounts Hub
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounts on food and drink across our venues

Hours: 22.5 hours per week

The Role: The Students’ Association’s Marketing and Communications team works to increase engagement with, and sales of, the Association’s activities (both on and offline) through the creation and delivery of effective communications, marketing campaigns and initiatives. Reporting to the Director of Marketing & Communications, the Communications & PR Manager has responsibility for all internal communications and external press & PR activity for the organisation’s varied activities. These span representation and activism, student activities, awareness and behavioural change campaigns, and commercial activity (e.g. events, retail and hospitality).

The role demands a solid understanding of communications principles, creative flair, and a professional approach to process and deadlines. The post holder must build and maintain positive relationships with many stakeholders, including colleagues, student members, the media and partner organisations. The Communications & PR Manager is required to produce fast and accurate work, undertaken with a keen eye for detail, and work on multiple projects simultaneously.

The Person: A skilled communicator – both in person and in writing. A creative and approachable professional, with demonstrable experience of undertaking PR activity for a fast-paced organisation. A person with high expectations of themselves and others, with a passion for detail and the ability to complete projects on time, to a high standard.

To apply via our online portal, visit our website. You can also download a full job description and person specification below, and read our Candidate Privacy Notice to find out how we look after your data. The closing date for applications is 23:55 on 22 February 2026. Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date. Further information will be sent to shortlisted candidates. We strive to let all candidates know the outcome of their application within 3 weeks of the closing date.