Communications Manager

Full Time/ Permanent

£35,344 - £38,621 - Depending on experience & qualifications

Based at St. Albans campus

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Oaklands for a Communications Manager to support and coordinate both internal and external communications that reinforce our mission and strengthen connections within our community.

The Oaklands Education group is a vibrant and diverse learning centred community, providing transformational education for over 100 years. Oaklands is more than a College and is well positioned to be internationally known, nationally recognised, regionally relevant, and locally significant.

Oaklands is ambitious at reaching a greater number of individuals, businesses and stakeholders through its diverse group, to grow our portfolio and offer, to meet global economic and social needs in a transformational way and we are seeking a Communications Manager to play a vital role in our Journey.

We are looking for a collaborative, community-minded Communications Manager to join our team and play a crucial role in executing communications initiatives and representing the college effectively with stakeholders. In this position, you will focus on community engagement, media and promotions and internal communications. You will also be responsible for alumni communications and event planning will be a regular part of your role.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organisational skills, be adaptable and detail-oriented with technical and digital proficiency. You will be an excellent team and project coordinator. You should be proficient in Microsoft Office and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively. Previous experience communications management is essential, along with a commitment to providing a high-quality student, staff and stakeholder experience.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. We have fantastic benefits like a free on-site gym in St Albans, private healthcare options, a cycle to work scheme and financial wellbeing support. We take care of what's important to you.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.

Oaklands is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Automatic entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous Annual Leave - 30 days

Excellent CPD Opportunities to grow and develop through membership and coaching

Free onsite parking

Subsidised onsite restaurant

A cycle scheme and discounted gym membership

Opportunities for flexible working

Staff awards - Recognition of positive contributions & celebration events

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on OASIS Beauty treatments at WGC Campus!

UNO Bus scheme - Discount fares on all UNO routes within Hertfordshire, staff and students need to show their ID badges when boarding the bus

Discounted and/ or free events e.g. - Oakfest, Lambing weekend, Zoo etc!