Location Docklands Campus
Salary £45,579 to £50,643 per annum inclusive of London Weighting
Post Type Full Time
Post Type Permanent
Closing Date Saturday 13 December 2025
Reference 2660-24-PS
University of East London
University of East London is a vibrant and diverse institution committed to transforming students' lives through exceptional education and career-focused opportunities.
We're proud to be recognized as the University of the Year for Teaching Quality in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. UEL is also ranked 1st in London for Student Experience in the National Student Survey 2024 and 3rd in London for Teaching Satisfaction in the Guardian University Guide 2025.
About the Job
Are you passionate about driving positive change through impactful communication? As the Change Communications Manager at the University of East London, you will be pivotal in delivering our ambitious Vision 2028. This is an exciting opportunity to support transformative initiatives by creating and implementing communication strategies that foster understanding, engagement, and a culture of change. Working collaboratively with stakeholders across the University, you will ensure our communication efforts resonate with Schools, Services, staff, and students, helping them navigate and embrace change effectively.
In this role, you will design and deliver change communication strategies, develop tailored messaging frameworks, and ensure the success of our initiatives by tracking and reporting on their impact. You'll be instrumental in embedding a culture of adaptability and innovation across the institution.
About You
You are a skilled communicator with a strategic mindset and a flair for crafting clear, compelling messages that resonate with diverse audiences. Your collaborative approach, empathy, and understanding of how people experience change enable you to connect with stakeholders at all levels. With strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, you thrive in a fast-paced environment.
You are experienced in developing and executing change communication strategies, segmenting audiences, and utilising a range of communication channels effectively. Your ability to inspire and engage stakeholders is matched by your proficiency in tracking and reporting communication performance. A background in Higher education is desirable but not essential. If you're ready to bring your expertise to a dynamic and ambitious organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Need to Thrive:
About External Relations Directorate
The directorate is made up of several teams including Communications & Engagement, Marketing, Recruitment and Conversion, Outreach and Access, Change, and Transformation (Design and Digital), Events and Advancement, and the International Office.
Benefits Package
At UEL, we believe that a great role is about more than just a salary. It's about the complete package, including our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. We offer a genuinely competitive salary, dependent on experience (DOE), and a range of excellent benefits.
You can explore our full benefits package here: https: // uel.ac.uk/benefits- professional-services-positions
Equal Opportunities
UEL is an inclusive equal opportunities employer and are proud of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity achievements, including zero gender pay gap, being members of Stonewall and having won Athena Swan awards. We expect all employees of UEL to accept our EDI policy and will not tolerate discrimination in any form.
We're a disability confident employer and value all applications. Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.
If you're excited about creating impactful change and have the skills to lead transformative communication efforts, apply today and be part of our journey to 2028!
Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Further Details Job Description & Person Specification
To contact the recruitment team please phone+44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail [email protected]
CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted.
At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.