Communications and Engagement Lead

Salary: £26,978 - £29,663 (Grade A)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Manchester / Hybrid

We re looking for an enthusiastic and driven Communications and Engagement Lead to help shape how students are represented, heard and connected across Greater Manchester.

The Greater Manchester Students Partnership (GMSP) brings together students unions from across the city region to collaborate, campaign and influence on behalf of students. As Communications and Engagement Lead, you ll play a key role in telling that story creating engaging content, supporting regional campaigns and helping to grow a partnership that s entering an exciting next phase.

This is a varied, fast paced role where no two days are the same. You ll own GMSP s digital channels, work closely with elected student officers and partner students unions, and support activity that amplifies student voice at a city region level. Alongside creative communications, you ll also gain experience of partnership working, events and governance building a strong foundation for future career development.

About you

This role is ideal for someone early in their career who s motivated, proactive and excited by making real impact. You ll bring experience from communications, marketing, campaigns or engagement focused work, and you ll be keen to learn, grow and take ownership of your work.

You ll also demonstrate:

• Strong content creation skills, with the ability to tell compelling stories across digital and social platforms.

• Confidence working with a wide range of people, including students, elected officers and external partners.

• The ability to manage multiple priorities and stay organised in a busy environment.

• A collaborative, can do approach and the confidence to use your initiative.

• A genuine interest in student representation and making a difference at a regional level.

Why work with us?

You ll be part of a growing regional partnership focused on improving the student experience across Greater Manchester. This role offers the chance to build your skills, shape creative campaigns and work alongside students and professionals from across the city region all while contributing to meaningful change for students.

If you re looking for a role where you can develop quickly, work creatively and see the impact of your work, we d love to hear from you.

For further information and to apply, please click the apply button.

Closing Date: 23:59pm on Sunday 31st May 2026.

Interview Date: Monday 15th or Tuesday 16th June 2026.