Change Communications Manager

Salary:35608.00 - 46049.00 per annum

Newcastle University is a great place to work with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Closing Date: 04 Janaury 2025

The Role

Are you a strategic communicator who thrives on making change happen Do you have a passion for storytelling that brings people with you on a journey If so we want to hear from you.

At Newcastle University were embarking on an exciting period of transformationand were looking for a Change Communications Manager to help us bring our people along with us

This is your chance to play a key role in shaping how we communicate change across a world-class institution. Youll be at the heart of major transformation programmes helping colleagues understand engage with and embrace new ways of working that align with our Vision and Strategy.

What were looking for

Youll be a confident communicator with a proven track record in change communications ideally in a large or complex organisation. Youll bring:

• Excellent writing and storytelling skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing abilities.
• A proactive flexible mindset and a passion for collaboration.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Why join us

• Be part of a supportive forward-thinking team that values creativity inclusion and continuous improvement.
• Work in a hybrid environment with flexibility to balance campus and home working.
• Make a real difference to how we engage and support our people through change.

If this sounds like you and youd like to chat informally about the role please contact Carolyn Laws at

How to apply

Please upload your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the essential criteria in the role description.

The deadline for applications is Sunday 4 January 2026. Interviews will take place week commencing 19th January 2026.

The Person (Essential)

Knowledge Skills and Experience

Essential:
Proven track record in delivering internal communications within large or complex organisations with a strong focus on change or transformation.
Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to translate complex information into clear compelling and accessible content.
Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills including experience of influencing senior leaders.
Experience of developing communication strategies and campaigns that support change management and drive behavioural adoption.
Strong organisational and project management skills able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
Competence with digital communication tools and platforms (e.g. email campaigns content management systems social channels).

Desirable:
Knowledge of higher education or public sector environments.
Experience of producing multimedia content (e.g. video or podcasts).

Attributes and Behaviour

Diplomatic and professional with a high degree of political awareness and sensitivity.
Confident and approachable able to build trust and credibility across all levels of the organisation.
Well-organised self-motivated able to exercise initiative and prioritise workload independently while also working as part of a collaborative team.
A creative approach with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential issues and manage conflict effectively.
Committed to diversity equity and inclusion ensuring communications are inclusive and accessible.
The ability to contribute to a collaborative team culture committed to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Educated to degree level or with equivalent professional communications experience.
Internal communications or change management qualifications (e.g. CIPR Prosci) desirable but not essential.

Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.

We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.

At Newcastle University we hold a GoldAthena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality CharterBronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.

In addition we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.

Requisition ID: 28860