Communications Officer

UCL is one of the world’s top universities and London’s Global University. Across our 11 faculties and two campuses in the heart of London, we bring together world-class research, teaching and learning with a distinctive commitment to working across disciplines and addressing global challenges.

The Office of the Vice-President External Engagement (VPEE) leads UCL’s engagement with internal and external audiences, helping to build affinity with our staff and students, strengthen UCL’s public prominence and reputation, and demonstrate the public value of our research, education, innovation and partnerships. Our work spans brand, integrated marketing, internal communications, public affairs, media relations and events.

We are looking for a Communications Officer to join our team and help bring UCL’s work, ideas and stories to life through clear, engaging and accessible communications.

As a Communications Officer, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality communications across Student News and This Week At UCL. Working closely with a Senior Communications Manager, you will create and publish engaging content for a range of audiences, helping to ensure our communications are accurate, accessible and aligned with UCL’s messages and brand.

You will have the opportunity to work across a varied range of communications activity. This will include drafting and editing news items, email updates, event copy and web content, as well as maintaining webpages and preparing routine email communications. You will also upload content and digital assets, ensuring that accessibility standards are met.

You will support communications campaigns and projects by preparing content, gathering assets, scheduling activity and helping with event logistics. You will also contribute ideas to improve content and audience engagement, while helping to coordinate timelines and materials to keep projects moving effectively.

An important part of the role will be understanding how our communications are performing. You will monitor engagement metrics, provide basic reporting and support audience research by gathering information, summarising insight and tracking feedback. You will also build effective relationships with colleagues across UCL and respond to routine enquiries, escalating issues where appropriate.

Please note this role is offered on a full-time basis with hybrid working available (currently 2-days per week, subject to change) at our London Kings Cross office.

Job Ref: B23-00224

Closing Date: 10-09-2026– 23:59 (UK time)

You will be a confident communicator with experience of producing clear, engaging written content for digital or print channels. You will have a good understanding of digital communications principles and good practice, together with excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong eye for detail.

You will be organised and able to manage multiple tasks, deadlines and competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of accuracy. You will enjoy working collaboratively and have the interpersonal skills needed to build positive relationships with colleagues at all levels. You will be comfortable following guidance, adapting to changing priorities and taking responsibility for delivering work to deadline.

We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience in communications, marketing or a similar role, including experience of updating webpages or working with digital publishing tools. Copywriting and research experience, particularly the ability to translate complex information for different audiences, would be an advantage as would experience of working with external suppliers and knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat or similar.

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

We particularly encourage applications from candidates underrepresented in UCL’s workforce, including those from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, and – for Grade 9 and 10 roles – women.

Read more: UCL Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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