About this role
Location: Aston University John Cadbury House
Bring your news judgement, creativity and relationship-building skills to Aston University’s communications team, part of the Marketing, Communications and Student Recruitment department.
The Press and Communications team protects and enhances Aston University’s reputation and delivers communications that support institutional priorities. Its audiences include prospective and current students, staff, alumni, partners, employers, policymakers and the wider public.
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and ambitious PR and communications professional to bring our research and expertise to wider audiences. You will work with journalists, write compelling press releases and other copy, support researchers to contribute expert commentary and analysis, and help produce podcasts and other multimedia content. This role will lead communications for Aston Business School and the School of Law and Social Sciences, alongside their associated research institutes. Reporting to the Head of Communications, you will also contribute to the University’s corporate communications and major institutional priorities.
Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Monday 16 November 2026
Interview Date: Monday 07 December 2026