Communications Officer (Student recruitment)

Communications Officer (Student recruitment)

UCL’s Faculty of Laws is a dynamic, highly respected and friendly community, which enjoys global recognition for the quality of its teaching and research. For almost 200 years, UCL Laws has been one of the leading centres of legal education in the world. Recognised as offering an outstanding educational experience to our students, we combine a strong theoretical foundation in the law with practical teaching from world‑leading academics and practitioners.

About the role

Working closely with academic and professional service colleagues, this role supports the Faculty’s student recruitment and marketing activities in line with the wider UCL strategy. The postholder contributes to the development and delivery of recruitment campaigns and communications through a wide range of activities including digital marketing, social media, copywriting and editing, website management, email marketing, content creation, and the coordination of online and in‑person recruitment events. The role also supports wider Faculty communications activity, ensuring all content is engaging, accessible and aligned with UCL’s brand and regulatory requirements.

This role is offered on a full‑time, permanent basis. The deadline for application is 05 July 2026.

About you

We are looking for an experienced communications professional with expertise in delivering successful communications strategies and experience in developing content for social media in a professional setting. Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills, flawless grammar and spelling, and meticulous attention to detail are essential.

You will be a confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills, able to build effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across the Faculty. A proactive approach, strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines are essential, alongside a commitment to teamwork and delivering high‑quality student recruitment communications and marketing activity.

What we offer

41 days holiday (including 27 days annual leave, 8 bank holiday, and 6 closure days)

Defined Benefit Career Average Revalued Earnings pension scheme (CARE)

Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

On‑site gym

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service

Discounted medical insurance

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/