Senior Communication & Digital Lead

Arden University Students' Association

. Shape and lead the Students’ Association communications, digital engagement and brand activity .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeUnited KingdomSenior💰 £35,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and delivering effective communications and marketing strategies, with a strong focus on digital engagement and content creation. Proficient in managing communications systems and platforms while ensuring high-quality standards in copywriting and design.

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Communications Strategy DevelopmentDigital Content CreationProject ManagementCopywriting and EditingStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Digital MarketingContent Management SystemsData AnalysisDesign ToolsProofreadingProject PlanningMarketing Project DeliveryPrint Content CreationEngaging CommunicationsBrand Development

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAbility to Manage Multiple PrioritiesCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Marketing SystemsDigital PlatformsCommunication Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Relevant Degree in Communications or MarketingProfessional Qualification in Marketing

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationStudents’ AssociationMembership Led OrganizationVolunteer OrganizationHE Issues

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Spark

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shape and lead the Students’ Association communications, digital engagement and brand activity
Develop a clear and consistent approach based on the Association’s rebrand
Raise awareness, strengthen the Association’s identity and demonstrate its impact for students
Lead development and delivery of student-focused communications and digital content across projects, campaigns, services and Officer manifesto priorities
Translate stakeholder priorities into engaging communications and impactful digital assets
Develop processes for communication and design requests, briefing, project management support and forward planning
Horizon scan relevant media and sector developments, identifying opportunities and issues affecting the Association and students
Oversee the Association’s marketing systems and digital platforms
Manage external contractors and suppliers where appropriate
Work across the University and with the wider Marketing community

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant degree, professional qualification or significant equivalent experience in communications, marketing, digital or a related field
Proven professional experience in a communications, marketing, digital or similar role
Experience developing and delivering effective marketing or communications projects and plans
Experience creating and delivering engaging digital and/or print content for defined target audiences
Experience in design, copywriting or digital communications
Good understanding of design tools used to create and produce digital and print materials
Experience managing communications systems, digital platforms or content management systems
Proven experience proofreading and editing copy, reports and other communications materials to a high standard
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience extracting, analysing and presenting data from systems or other relevant sources
Experience organising and planning meetings
Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects and deadlines
Demonstrable understanding of and commitment to the mission, vision and values of a Students’ Association, aligned with Arden University’s SPARK ethos
Experience of working within a membership led or volunteer organisation (desirable)
Understanding of HE issues affecting HE students (desirable)
Experience of drafting reports (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

30 days holiday + bank holidays on-top
Christmas closure
Generous Aviva pension plan, with company contributions starting from 7%
BUPA Cash Plan
Private Medical Insurance coverage (applies to certain job roles)
Access to Perkbox benefits
Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends
‘Golden Ticket’ allowing you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education
Hybrid working arrangement