Edinburgh Napier University
Internal Communications Officer
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Help shape how we connect, engage and inspire our University community
Edinburgh Napier University is seeking a creative and proactive Communications Officer (Internal) to join our Communications team.
This is an exciting time to join the communications team as the University embarks on a period of significant transformation and growth. You'll play a key role in shaping how we engage, inform and connect our colleagues, helping to bring our ambitions to life through impactful internal communications.
The Role
Working closely with the Senior Internal Communications Officer, you will play a key role in delivering compelling internal communications that showcase university life, celebrate achievements, and support the successful delivery of strategic messages across the institution.
- Create, edit and publish engaging content across a range of internal communications channels, including our intranet, newsletters, student portal and digital platforms
- From writing stories and developing campaigns to supporting senior leadership communications and analysing engagement data, you'll help ensure our communications are clear, consistent and impactful
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The role offers variety and the opportunity to work with stakeholders across the University, supporting projects, campaigns and activities that enhance the experience of both colleagues and students.
About You
You will be an excellent communicator who enjoys creating engaging content, building relationships across a diverse organisation, and helping colleagues and students stay informed, connected and engaged.
- Has experience working in a communications, marketing or related environment
- Is an excellent writer with the ability to tailor content for different audiences and channels
- Can create engaging digital content that brings messages to life
- Has strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
- Is highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Uses insight and evaluation to continuously improve communications activity
- Brings creativity, initiative and a collaborative approach to their work
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Experience of creating and editing video, working with digital communication platforms, newsletters, intranet content and content management systems would be advantageous, as would experience gained within the Higher Education sector.
Benefits we offer
- 41 days annual leave (includes bank holidays)
- A generous pension scheme (17.6%)
- Flexible working
- Professional development opportunities
Additional information
- Salary: £31,236 - £37,694 (depending on experience)
- Closing date: 3rd of September 2026
- Interviews: 22nd/ 23rd of September, face to face at our Sighthill campus
Apply now and help us tell the stories that shape the Edinburgh Napier experience.
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK and start before the proposed start date.
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