Strategic Communications Manager
Core
Lead external and internal communications for the Office for Students (OfS), the independent regulator of higher education in England, shaping narratives on policy, regulation, and stakeholder engagement.
Role type
Senior strategic communications manager (public affairs & stakeholder engagement)
Builds
Strategic communications plans, targeted messaging for universities/students/policymakers, and engagement activities for the higher education sector.
Domain
Higher education regulation and public policy
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Strategic narrative development, stakeholder engagement, communications planning, risk management, impact evaluation, policy assimilation
Preferred skills
Knowledge of higher education sector, regulation expertise
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Provide expert communications advice on regulatory activities and policy projects; Develop and implement communications plans and manage communications products; Identify audiences and shape targeted messaging; Drive engagement with student unions and representatives; Plan and sequence communications strategy; Embed good communications practice across the organization; Manage reputational and delivery risks; Evaluate the impact of communications activities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
