Senior Communications Officer - Editor and Copy Writer

Founded over a hundred years ago, the University of Bristol has revolutionised society with its cutting-edge research and education. An international powerhouse of learning, discovery and enterprise, the University’s excellence is acknowledged locally, nationally and globally. As a Russell Group university ranked in the top 50 universities in the world (QS 2016), Bristol’s future will be as remarkable as its past.

The Development and Alumni Relations Office is looking to recruit a Senior Communication Officer to join a dynamic, highly respected and fast growing Development and Alumni Relations team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the University of Bristol’s growing output of effective and engaging fundraising, stewardship, and engagement materials. Educated to degree level, you’ll demonstrate exceptional copywriting skills and experience across a mix of channels. You’ll have meticulous attention to detail and a love for the English language, you’ll be full of creative ideas and will constantly strive to deliver the best in order to grow the University’s philanthropic income to support the mission and delivery of the University's strategic priorities.

The main focus of this role is in the copy writing and editing of direct mail, marketing copy, magazine copy, e-communication and web pages, with an increasing emphasis on digital delivery. This job requires someone with savvy marketing copy writing skills and a strong ability to form a series of tones and language for our different stakeholders (alumni, friends and donors).  Your communication, project management and relationship building skills will be second to none, helping you to work effectively across the Office and the wider University, juggling projects, and fast becoming a valued member of our lively, collaborative team.

DARO’s vision is to ‘unite our global community to inspire positive change and transform people’s lives’. The team culture is optimistic, collaborative and highly professional, where individual and team success is recognised in equal measure. Recently, significant investment has been secured to grow the DARO team. This investment will help to build on current strengths, extend our work with alumni, partners and supporters and harvest many new opportunities.

The University is committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive culture.  We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities.