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About the Role

The Digital Communications and Design Manager will deliver expertise in digital design, communications, graphic design, and creative content production across a range of digital platforms. They will develop video, multimedia, and other creative content to influence stakeholders and enhance the Russell Group's positioning through consistent, high-quality design and digital outputs.

Responsibilities

Act as design lead for the Russell Group, creating website and social media content and high-quality brand assets.
Develop and oversee Russell Group ‘house style’ for all publications and digital assets.
Maintain oversight of core digital and design assets and support a consistent visual identity.
Oversee day-to-day operational management of social media channels, tailoring content and optimizing for reach and engagement.
Plan and deliver proactive social media and web campaigns aligned with key advocacy priorities.
Support the delivery of paid digital campaigns, including implementation and optimisation.
Oversee all publication design, managing external contractors for larger-scale outputs.
Support day-to-day management of the Russell Group website and microsites, and contribute to their ongoing development.
Build strong working relationships with communications teams across Russell Group universities to gather high-quality case studies and visual content.
Ensure the Russell Group’s digital strategy and content plans are data-driven, monitoring impact and using insight to refine approaches.
Maintain an up-to-date understanding of social media and digital communications principles, including emerging approaches.
Help colleagues develop their understanding of digital and social media and act as effective digital advocates.
Monitor and manage the authorised use of brand assets by members and external stakeholders.
Participate fully in an integrated External Relations team.
Undertake core tasks for all members of the External Relations team, including being part of an out-of-hours on-call rota.
Manage data in accordance with the Russell Group's data protection policies.
Deliver any additional responsibilities as determined by senior management.

Requirements

Previous experience in digital communications and design.
Strong professional expertise and experience of digital content production, publication design, and social media management in a political, public sector, charity or business environment.
Hands-on media production skills such as photo and video editing.
Proven track record of devising and delivering digital strategies.
Ability to communicate with a range of audiences online.
Ability to work proactively, taking ownership of their portfolio.
Ability to share expertise to build digital capabilities across communication teams and the wider organisation.
Experience of developing and delivering or implementing a ‘house style’ to ensure consistency of design and brand across an organisation.
Expertise in publication design and relevant design and graphic design platforms.
Ability to manage and prioritise a challenging and varied portfolio of work.
Ability to understand the perspectives of different political actors and stakeholders.
Ability to meet tight deadlines as well as managing longer term work.
Ability to work co-operatively as part of a small team.
Previous experience working in a fast-paced communications environment is an advantage.
Knowledge of the higher education and/or research and innovation sector is an advantage but not essential.
Understanding of the UK political context is an advantage but not essential.
Submit an up-to-date curriculum vitae (max. two sides of A4).
Submit a cover letter no more than two sides of A4 addressing specific points.
Complete an Equal Opportunities Monitoring form.

Skills

Digital design
Digital communications
Graphic design
Creative content production
Video editing
Multimedia content development
Social media management
Publication design
Brand asset creation
Infographic design
Video content briefing
Report design
Website content development
Social media campaign planning
Web campaign planning
Paid digital campaign implementation
Paid digital campaign optimisation
Website management
Microsite management
Data analysis
Digital strategy development
Content planning
Generative Engine Optimisation

Location

London

Work Type

Full Time
Hybrid

Experience Level

Previous experience in digital communications and design
Strong professional expertise and experience
Proven track record
Previous experience working in a fast-paced communications environment would be an advantage

Education Level

Degree or postgraduate qualifications

Salary/Compensations

£52,000 - £57,000 / year

Benefits

Membership of the USS pension scheme
25 days of Annual Leave at start, increasing by 1 day annually to a maximum of 30 days
Discretionary closure days at Easter and Christmas holidays
Private healthcare insurance
Generous approach to learning, training and development
Monthly ‘lunch and learn’ sessions with external speakers
Access to Employee Assistance Programme
Interest-free travelcard loans
Cycle scheme

About the Company

The Russell Group is a leading advocacy and policy organisation.

Equal Opportunity

We welcome applications from anyone with the required experience and qualifications, regardless of their background.