Communications Assistant

Location: York Full Time, Permanent Salary: £28,778 to £30,378 per annum Introduction to YSJ university Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the addition of our London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider. Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging. Communications Assistant We're looking for a Communications Assistant to join the central Communications team at York St John University. You'll need good writing skills, experience of using digital systems and a commitment to clear and inclusive communications. You'll be supported to develop your communications skills and expertise as part of a busy, purposeful team. We look forward to welcoming the right candidate as we strive to deliver an excellent communications service to our internal and external stakeholders. The Team The Communications team is part of the Marketing, Student Recruitment and Admissions (MSRA) Directorate. Teams within the Directorate are responsible for attracting applicants to the University, communicating with current students and alumni, and delivering events. The role This role, reporting to the Head of Communications and Media Relations, is responsible for coordinating content and supporting delivery of communications to staff and students across YSJ channels, including email, intranet, website, social media and student app. It includes responsibility for supporting key projects, events and campaigns and collaborating with other teams to source and share information. In addition to providing administrative support, you'll help create targeted, engaging and accessible content to ensure staff and students feel heard, supported and informed. The post-holder will support colleagues to use the University's brand guidelines, clear and compassionate approach to communications, and tone of voice. Required Skills And Experience

• experience of shaping clear messages and writing for diverse audiences
• digital skills to deploy communications across multiple platforms
• the ability to work with other teams by building and maintaining positive working relationships
• a creative and inclusive approach to coordinating and delivering communications Additional Information For informal enquiries please contact Amy Lansdown-Nasson, Head of Communications and Media Relations at at a.lansdown-nasson@yorksj.ac.uk . Please visit the news pages on our website: https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/news/ and our LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/school/york-st.-john-university/ to learn more about York St John University. The selection process will include an interview and short task. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview. Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route. This vacancy is scheduled to close on the date indicated at the bottom of this advert, but we encourage you to please apply as early as possible as we may consider closing earlier if we receive a high level of applications. If the vacancy is closed earlier, all pending applicants will be notified and provided with 24 hours' notice to submit an application. Application process support We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached candidate application form guidance below which provides advice about completing the application process. If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to apply for this position please contact vacancies@yorksj.ac.uk. Within the application form there is an opportunity for you to request a reasonable adjustment at the interview stage of the process, however if you wish to discuss this in further detail at any point in the process please do not hesitate to contact us. The following resource may help you adapt the device you are using to apply to suit your needs My Computer My Way (abilitynet.org.uk) Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form. Within the application process you will be asked to answer a selection of work-related questions. Our aim is to get to know you, and understand your individual skills and experience, and how you would apply these within the role. We are aware that AI can be helpful in shaping your responses, but we encourage you to share your answers in your own words. Our Benefits Package We offer a wide range of employee benefits including - - Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
• Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)
• Pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan after six months service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
• On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software
• Relocation expenses package for certain roles
• Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs (if applicable to the role) Further Information About Life At YSJ Our attached 'further information' document below provides further information about our culture, achievements and testimonials from our employees. Read more about our culture, inclusive community, working arrangements and benefits for York St John employees Read the latest news, views and stories from our staff and students. Read more about our commitment to managing and reducing our environmental impact and to promoting sustainable development wherever we can. Closing Date - Tuesday 13 October 2026 at midnight Provisional Interview Date - Tuesday 03 November 2026 Further Details

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