Communication Officer

The University | About us...

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character. The University was founded in 2003 and counts more than 6,700 students and more than 2,000 employees from around the world. The University's faculties and interdisciplinary centres focus on research in the areas of Computer Science and ICT Security, Materials Science, European and International Law, Finance and Financial Innovation, Education, Contemporary and Digital History. In addition, the University focuses on cross-disciplinary research in the areas of Data Modelling and Simulation as well as Health and System Biomedicine. Times Higher Education ranks the University of Luxembourg #3 worldwide for its "international outlook," #20 in the Young University Ranking 2021 and among the top 250 universities worldwide.

The Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) contributes multidisciplinary expertise in the fields of Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences and Medicine. Through its dual mission of teaching and research, the FSTM seeks to generate and disseminate knowledge and train new generations of responsible citizens, in order to better understand, explain and advance society and environment we live in.

Your Role...

Draft, conceive, and execute communication activities for the University, targeting different internal and/or external parties in order to:

• Implement an integrated communication strategy to raise the Faculty's reputation and support its strategic goals
• Increase the visibility of the University and its activities
• Facilitate the information exchange within the organization and contribute to the implementation of communication strategies and the achievement of communication objectives

The incumbent will:

• Draft and create content to communicate topics and news that are relevant to external audiences of the University
• Cooperate and collaborate with colleagues across the Faculty to produce clear and concise, accurate and engaging content to maximise the exposure of the Faculty's research and teaching activities
• Act as contact person for external stakeholders / audiences
• Draft and create content to communicate topics and news that are relevant to internal audiences of the University
• Develop and maintain an understanding of the needs and expectations of stakeholders including students, prospective staff, industry partners and funding bodies

What we expect from you…

• A Bachelor degree in communications, or equivalent by experience
• Several years of experience in communication and proven experience in successfully delivering internal and/or external communications programmes in cooperation with multiple stakeholders
• Exceptional proficiency in written and verbal communication
• Professional fluency level in English and French

How to apply...

Applications should include:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.

General information:

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 12 Month (maternity / parental leave replacement)
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Belval
• Internal Title: Communication officer
• Job Reference: UOL06513