Policy Communications Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
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Full-time, fixed-term contract until 31 July 2025
This brand new role offers an exciting opportunity to work with our newly-established Policy Unit, and with colleagues across the University, to enhance our engagement and build our research and innovation profile with national and international policy makers.
With experience in a communications or PR role, and a keen interest in politics, you’ll use your excellent copywriting and content creation skills to support our researchers with the development of accessible and compelling policy-related communications, such as briefings, thought leadership articles and podcasts.
You’ll be confident in working with staff at all levels of the organisation and advising them on policy-related communications opportunities and current or emerging political issues. You’ll be self-motivated, highly organised and comfortable managing multiple projects to deadline.
For an informal discussion around this role please contact Hannah Baldwin via email at h.e.baldwin@lboro.ac.uk
Closing date for applications - 11th April 2023
Interview to be held - 24th April 2023
For more information about the role please visit this link.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Policy Communications Officer roles across Loughborough University's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £33,348 - £43,155 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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