Internal Communications Officer at The University of Sheffield

Salary per annum (£):  £32,080.00 - £36,636.00

Overview

• As Internal Communications Officer you will join the central communications team in the Marketing, Admissions, Recruitment and Communications department. Our perfect candidate cares deeply about internal communication and employee engagement. You know how to use your skills and experience to help people feel informed, connected, and purposeful at work. You will work with our Internal Communications Managers on a range of University-wide and targeted staff communications, projects and events.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of internal communications across multiple channels, including web, email, newsletters, briefings and events
• Develop plans and write content for a range of organisation-wide and targeted internal communications 
• Provide communications support for complex University-wide initiatives, such as change programmes, strategy and policy updates, engagement campaigns and incidents
• Oversee communications plans to track progress and monitor impact
• Help organise and deliver an annual programme of staff engagement events
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the University to plan, coordinate and develop communications and projects
• Provide specialist advice on staff communications and engagement to internal stakeholders, attending meetings to represent the internal communications team 
• Monitor, manage, and respond to enquiries, escalating issues to the Internal Communications Managers and other colleagues
• Support the delivery of corporate publications and materials, including the University’s Annual Report
• Act as deputy for the Internal Communications Managers when required
• Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post

What we offer

• A minimum of 38 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
• Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
• Generous pension scheme.
• A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
• A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks).
• Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
• A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; integrated with our Professional Services Shared Skills Framework 
• A range of generous family-friendly policies
• paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
• access to menopause support in the workplace
• paid time off and support for fertility treatment
• and more

End Date: 7th May 2026