External Engagement and Global
This new part-time (15 hours per week) post is available immediately on a fixed-term basis for a period of 9 months (term-time only).
This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.
Summary of the role
The wellbeing and welfare of our students is of paramount importance. This is an exciting opportunity to make a genuine impact in the lives of our students, by ensuring they understand the extensive wellbeing provision we have across our campuses and how to access it. The role includes, but is not limited to, the rollout of the new wellbeing system, supporting the recently re-launched student wellbeing website, as well as communicating on all aspects of student wellbeing support.
While the role is solely focussed on wellbeing, the postholder will work within the Student Communications team. The successful candidate will work closely with other members of the wider communications team, as well as with colleagues from across the University, to ensure students are kept informed and up to date.
To deliver this role you will need to have excellent creative, written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively with other colleagues and stakeholders, the ability to manage a busy and demanding workload effectively, and have a background in creating and delivering integrated communications plans across a range of channels. A passion for mental health and wellbeing is an advantage.
The role is available on a part-time basis for a period of 9 months (term-time only) from January 2025. For further information contact Jo Cole, Student Communications Manager at j.v.cole@exeter.ac.uk
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.
Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).
We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.
With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.
We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.
Benefits
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
- 41 days leave per year
- options for flexible working
- numerous discounts at leading retailers
- onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
- sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
- stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England
Further information
Please contact Jo Cole Student Communications Manager, j.v.cole@exeter.ac.uk.
