Director of Communications, Marketing & Public Affairs - AD2924
The University of St Andrews is seeking a visionary andexperienced public relations leader to serve as its Director of Communications,Marketing, and Public Affairs. This senior strategic role will be responsiblefor shaping and delivering a high quality, and proactive communications,marketing and public affairs service across the University, guiding St Andrews’voice, reputation, and engagement across local, national, and global platforms.With oversight of strategic communications, brand andmarketing, and community relations and political engagement, the successfulcandidate will play a central role in presenting St Andrews’ values,achievements, and ambitions to a diverse range of audiences. They willarticulate the University’s research and teaching credentials, its brand andits clearly differentiated market position, and they will also advise thesenior leadership team and provide guidance on reputational opportunity andrisk, and sector developments.This is a rare opportunity to shape the narrative and publicengagement of one of the world’s most historic, prestigious and forward-lookinguniversities.This role will be primarily based in St Andrews with anexpectation of on-site working.
St Andrews offers more than just a place to work it isa place to belong. We value collegiality, inclusion, and wellbeing, and we arecommitted to creating a workplace where staff can thrive and perform at theirbest.
In addition to the salary on offer for this position,there are a wide range of benefits for staff working at the University of StAndrews. The package for the Director of Communications Marketing & Public Affairs includes:
- Financial contribution to relocation (subject to eligibility)
- Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with a generousemployer contribution of 14.5%
- A hybrid working environment, including partialhomeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies,supporting work-life balance
- Staff discount scheme for local and national goods andservices
- Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle toWork Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
- Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees ondegree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunitiesincluding LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrificescheme
At St Andrews, equality,diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar ofour University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive andsupportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity chartersand awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race EqualityCharter.
We particularly welcomeapplications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minorityreligions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabled people
Communications, Marketing & Public Affairs
Director of Communications, Marketing & Public Affairs - AD2924
School/Unit: Directorate of Corporate Communications
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Director of Communications, Marketing & Public Affairs - AD2924 in St Andrews employer: University of St Andrews
The University of St Andrews is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that prioritises collegiality and wellbeing. With a strong commitment to employee growth, staff benefit from generous pension contributions, hybrid working options, and extensive professional development opportunities, all while contributing to impactful research in global health and infection biology. Located in the historic town of St Andrews, employees enjoy a supportive community and a range of benefits designed to enhance work-life balance and personal fulfilment.
