Engagement Assistant in Manchester

Engagement Assistant

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as an Engagement Assistant within Policy@Manchester, part of the Directorate of Communications, Marketing and Student Recruitment. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to policy‑focused communications and engagement activity at a leading research‑intensive university.

Responsibilities

• Draft high‑quality communications including policy briefings, reports, digital content and social media posts.
• Monitor policy and political developments, such as parliamentary debates and consultations, and produce clear summaries to support engagement activity.
• Provide editorial support across the team, including editing, revising and proof‑reading content to agreed standards.
• Support stakeholder engagement by working with colleagues to build and maintain effective relationships across the University and the wider policy landscape.
• Analyze engagement and digital performance data to support evaluation and reporting on the impact of Policy@Manchester activity.

About You

We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:

Essential Criteria

• Strong interest in policy and politics, with a good understanding of the current political context at national and local level.
• Experience of effective copywriting and/or editing, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate clearly and adapt content for a range of audiences.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Confidence using digital tools and social media platforms, with a willingness to learn new systems.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience monitoring or analysing policy developments.
• Experience evaluating communications or engagement activity using performance data.
• Experience working in a communications, public affairs or policy‑focused environment.

Benefits

• Generous employer pension contribution.
• Christmas closure in addition to annual leave and bank holidays.
• Purple Place employee discount platform.

Applications close at midnight on the closing date. This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.