The Role

London Business School are looking for a well organised, creative and collaborative individual to join The Wheeler Institute for Business and Development, part of London Business School. As Outreach and Communications Manager you will be passionate about written communications, be a self-starter and enjoy the flexibility of working on a wide range of projects. You will also contribute to the ongoing evolvement of platforms that allow wider engagement with the Institute’s target audience, which will involve using a range of different technology systems such as Adobe suite, Zoom and Sales Force (CRM).

Fixed term contract until end of July 2025. The Wheeler Institute relies on external funding and is currently working on securing additional financial support beyond July 2025. The role requires regular in-person presence on team anchor days, events and meetings with collaborators and stakeholders.

Main Responsibilities

• Management and development of effective relationships with current and prospective stakeholders
• Production of high-quality content, marketing and multimedia materials for Wheeler Institute initiatives and events, for dissemination on website and social media
• Projects delivered on time, on budget and to quality standards and targets
• Management of our CRM system with relevant functionalities, recipients and updated details
• Conducting regular assessments of our online content, as well as further enhancing our website, blog, project-focused webpages, and other online channels
• Development of relationships within and outside the team, and positive feedback from colleagues

Who we are looking for

• Strong written communication skills and experience in content production, optimisation and dissemination
• Strong awareness of current affairs and passion for the mission of the Wheeler Institute
• Excellent interpersonal skills with experience of managing and influencing diverse stakeholders
• Experience of reviewing and developing articles, blogs and copy across multiple channels and platforms
• Experience of managing marketing collateral with strong graphic and web design elements, good sense of aesthetics and an exceptional eye for detail
• Desired experience using the Adobe Suite – (Adobe Photoshop and InDesign)
• Experience delivering virtual events, being familiar with webinar technology/software (i.e. Zoom)
• Experience with Salesforce or other relevant CRM systems or databases
• Experience using or working knowledge of Google Analytics or social media analytics

Why London Business School

London Business School; a global and vibrant business community based in two of the world’s most dynamic cities, London and Dubai. It’s where extraordinary minds and diverse perspectives connect, to have a profound impact on the way the world does business and the way business impacts the world. We offer best in class hybrid learning to our students and participants, whilst creating a flexible, supportive and dynamic working environment for our people to excel in, whatever their location. 

What you can expect from us

• ​Generous annual leave of 27 days plus extra between Christmas and New Year
• Generous pension package, 14.5% employer contribution (in return for employee enrolment and contribution)
• Free onsite gym and swimming pool
• Amazing range of professional development to support your career path
• Enhanced cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental and financial health
• Up to 5 days volunteering leave and up to 5 days paid emergency leave for staff who have caring responsibilities for a family member, dependent or friend who is ill. 

All enjoyed in a Smart (hybrid) Working environment so we’re looking forward to discussing how, where and when you might work best to deliver in your new role.

Our commitment to driving inclusion and belonging 

We are a globally reaching institution, committed to creating tangible and sustainable change in driving inclusion & belonging within our School, education and society at large.  We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone in our community feels they belong and thrive. This is a key school priority, and we want everyone who joins LBS to feel respected, welcomed, and heard. 

Candidates needing sponsorship should assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by evaluating their circumstances against the relevant criteria before applying

Please note we start screening CVs and interviewing candidates from the start of a campaign. A successful candidate could progress to offer before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in any roles.

Closing Date - 24th July 2024

London Business School