We’re looking for an outstanding Digital Communications and Design Manager to:

• 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 digital and design assets such as briefing and presentation templates and photo/video library.
• Oversee day-to-day management of the Russell Group’s social media channels. Working with the Head of Media Relations, planning and delivering proactive social media and web campaigns across owned channels.
• Support the delivery of paid digital campaigns, including implementation and optimisation.
• Oversee all publication design, including managing external contractors for larger-scale outputs.
• Support day-to-day management and development of the Russell Group website and microsites.
• Build strong relationships with communications teams across Russell Group universities to identify, gather and curate high-quality case studies and visual content.
• Ensure the Russell Group’s digital strategy and content plans are data-driven, monitoring the impact of activity and using insight to refine approaches.

Candidates should have:

• Experience of digital content production, expertise in publication design, and social media management in a political, public sector, charity or business environment, including photo and video editing.
• Proven track record of devising and delivering digital strategies and taking ownership of their portfolio.
• Experience of developing and delivering or implementing a ‘house style’ to ensure consistency of design and brand.
• Knowledge of the higher education sector would be an advantage but is not essential.

Please download our full Candidate Pack from https://russellgroup-ac-uk.pinpointhq.com/.

Our offices are based in Westminster - staff can work from home up to two days a week, subject to priorities. Benefits include:

- USS pension
- 25 days of Annual Leave, rising to 30 days
- Additional Easter/Christmas closure 
- Private healthcare insurance
- EAP