£27,551 per annum
Full time - 36.5 hours per week
Closing Date: 9am, Wednesday 14 January 2026

Location: Leeds. Hybrid working is available but a regular presence (3 days in the office) is essential.

Help shape the future of the student experience at Leeds.

The Role 

Leeds University Union is recruiting a Communications Lead to shape and deliver its digital communications at a pivotal moment, as the organisation develops its new 2026 to 2030 strategy.

This role is responsible for leading LUU’s digital content and channels, including social media, website, email, internal communications and digital screens. You will set the direction for how LUU tells its story, ensuring students clearly understand the services, opportunities and community available to them, and feel a strong sense of belonging.

Working closely with the Marketing and Communications Manager and Head of Communications and Influence, you will plan and deliver high impact communications for major campaigns, oversee content quality and accessibility, and use insight and performance data to continuously improve reach and engagement. You will also play a role in media engagement and reputation management.

The Communications Lead manages and develops a small team, providing leadership, structure and creative frameworks to support effective content creation and delivery. Strong stakeholder management is central to the role, including close collaboration with University of Leeds colleagues, internal teams, elected student leaders and external partners.

This is a senior, hands on role for an experienced communications professional who combines strategic thinking with strong execution, a clear understanding of digital best practice, and a genuine interest in student life and inclusivity.

Desirable criteria:

• Experience working within a students’ union, higher education, or youth focused organisation
• Strong understanding of the student or youth audience and how they engage with digital content
• Experience of media relations and supporting reputation management or crisis communications
• Confident using insight and performance data to improve reach, engagement and content quality
• Experience developing content within an established brand framework
• Knowledge of web accessibility best practice and inclusive digital communications
• Experience managing budgets and allocating resources across campaigns
• Familiarity with paid social and email marketing tools to support organic communications

Why Join us?

This is your chance to make a real difference to the student experience, in a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation. You’ll work on varied, impactful projects, have access to professional development opportunities, and be part of a supportive, values-driven team.

LUU highly values inclusivity and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Additional leave

Company pension

Employee discount

Gym membership

Health & wellbeing programme

Sick pay

Transport links

Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leeds LS2 9JZ

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

What you get in return

The benefits you can enjoy include generous holiday allowance as well as extra Union closed days, extensive opportunities for learning and further development, holiday buy back options, NUS TOTUM Card, onsite venue staff discounts, discounted travel card, and discounted gym membership.

The people and culture at LUU are often cited as the top reason why people enjoy working here. You will be part of an organisation that not only values but champions inclusion and diversity. We are committed to being an anti-racist organisation and work to ensure that our diverse communities are well represented and uplifted.

Sounds good?

For further details, please download an application pack below. In your application, please explain how you meet the person specification and what you can bring to the team here at LUU. If you have any further questions please contact hr@luu.ac.uk.

Communication Lead Application Pack

LUU highly values inclusivity and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Key Information:

Closing Date: 9am Wednesday 14 January 2026

Interviews:  Monday, 26 January 2026

Start Date: To be agreed with line manager

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Location: Leeds, LS2 9JZ, GB

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£27,551.00 per year
Location: Leeds, LS2 9JZ, GB