Research Topics and Execute High Quality Copy for a Wide Range of Corporate Channels As

Job Description and Person Specification (HR5)
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Job Description
School/Department: / Communications and Marketing
Post Title: / Corporate Writer and Editor
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Posts Responsible to (and Level): / Head of Corporate Communications
Posts Responsible for (and Level): / N/A
Job Purpose:
To research and execute high quality copy for a wide range of corporate channels, both print and online, including prospectuses; features for the website, various journals, higher education guides and directories; corporate presentations; have oversight of the brand style guidelines, and act as final arbiter for ensuring consistent terminology, voice, register, style, messaging, grammar, spelling and punctuation; deliver advice, training and guidance on appropriate application of the style guide.
Key Accountabilities/Primary Responsibilities (6-10 bullet points maximum)

Research topics and execute high quality copy for a wide range of corporate channels as well as corporate sections of the University prospectuses, and other outputs

Produce features for publishing on the corporate website, various journals, higher education guides and directories

Personally take editorial responsibility for a number of the University’s flagship corporate publications as well as suites of key University publications

Ensure that distribution lists of publications as described in point 3 are populated and updated to reflect Communications strategy, and that reader feedback is sought, and routinely fed into the development of publications

Draft corporate announcements and presentations, working closely with other Communications colleagues and senior university staff to ensure the consistent presentation of key messages

Have oversight of the University’s style guidelines, from time to time advising internal stakeholders, and acting as the final arbiter for ensuring consistent terminology, voice, register, style, messaging, grammar, spelling and punctuation

Work with relevant suppliers such as writers and editors and ensure that they deliver on-brand and deliver quality and value as preferred suppliers to the University

Work with colleagues across the team to ensure an integrated and timely approach to communications across channels. Generate copy where required for all channels, on- and offline.

Contribute to the wider reputation management carried out by the department, handling sensitive issues (and when required, becoming part of the crisis communications team), supporting the work of the press office, internal communications, community relations and public affairs

Undertake any other appropriate duties as directed by the Head of Corporate Communications.

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Internal & External Relationships: (nature & purpose of relationships)
Academic staff across the University
Colleagues in other professional services
Communications and Marketing team
Special Requirements: occasional requirement to work unsocial hours
Person Specification
Criteria / Essential / Desirable / How to be assessed
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:
A good first degree or equivalent professional qualification
Postgraduate qualification or further professional PR or related qualification
Significant, demonstrable experience of high end, high quality, corporate writing, for a diverse range of audiences and purposes
A demonstrable track record of producing high quality corporate publications
Experience of editing and developing online channels at a corporate level. / X
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x / X / Application
Application
Application, portfolio, interview, job related task
Application, portfolio
Application & interview
Planning and Organising:
Must be highly organised, efficient and thorough, and able to take projects through from conception to completion / X / Application & interview
Problem Solving and Initiative:
The ability to research a range of academic and other topics and turn them into high quality copy / X / Application, portfolio, interview,
Management and Teamwork:
Excellent interpersonal skills, a “can-do” attitude, and the ability to engage with individuals across departments and at different levels of seniority to achieve objectives / X / Application, interview
Communicating and Influencing:
Excellent, versatile and highly accurate writing skills, showing a strong sense of audience and purpose, creativity and flair. / X / Application, interview, possible job-related task at interview
Other Skills and Behaviours:
Well developed IT skills, conversant with all standard software appropriate for the tasks outlined in the job description, and including web
Some familiarity with a university environment and an understanding of the market positioning of a Russell Group university / X / x / Application, interview
Special Requirements:
A sound general knowledge, sufficient to allow an understanding of a wide range of academic and research topics
Willing to work unsocial hours from time to time / X
X / Interview

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This post is an office-based job with routine office hazards e.g. use of VDU (if ticked, no further information needs to be supplied)
This post has some hazards other than routine office e.g. more than use of VDU

Please tick all those that apply, and put N/A if not applicable

Environmental Exposures / O* / F / C
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Physical Abilities
Load manual handling.
Repetitive Crouching/Kneeling/Stooping
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Repetitive Climbing i.e. steps, stools, ladders
Fine motor grips (e.g. pipetting)
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Repetitive reaching below shoulder height
Repetitive reaching at shoulder height
Repetitive reaching above shoulder height
Psychosocial Issues
Face to face contact with public
Lone working
Shift work/night work/on call duties ##

O – Occasionally (up to 1/3 of time); F – Frequently (up to 2/3 of time); C – Constantly (more than 2/3 of time) ## denotes to HR the need for a full PEHQ to be sent to all applicants for this position.

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