University of Cape Town - Graduate School of Business

About us  Are you an experienced, creative and self-reliant communications professional? Would you like to be part of a close-knit team working for one of the most highly regarded universities in the UK? We are looking for a Senior Communications Officer to join the School of Education, Communication & Society at King’s College London. The role offers an exciting opportunity to raise the profile of the School, celebrate our students and work closely with our academics. About the role  You will play a vital part in increasing awareness of our research, through proactively seeking out compelling stories and writing engaging news and features for the website. You will be expected to create videos and social media content, maintain and develop the School’s webpages, and support colleagues with events. You will work closely with communications and marketing colleagues across the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy and the ideal candidate will have experience of working with a variety of stakeholders.  This is a part time post (28 hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract About you To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria Educated to degree level or equivalent (OR has relevant work experience within the Higher Education sector) Outstanding communication, writing and interpersonal skills with evidence of building good working relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Good knowledge of all communication platforms, including social media, and their use as part of an integrated communications strategy. Proven ability in newsgathering and in creating engaging, accurate written and digital content within tight timescales. Experience of managing multiple work-streams independently. Knowledge and experience of using Content Management Systems to manage webpages. Desirable criteria Professional qualification in communications Understanding of the UK higher education system. Experience of using industry-standard software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop to create and edit video content and images. Knowledge of other packages such as InDesign, Canva and Audition would also be beneficial. Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further information We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification section of the job description. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Grade and Salary: £39,076 to £43,909 pro rata, including London Weighting Allowance (0.8 FTE) Job ID: 133586 Close Date: 18-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Ben Day Contact Details: benjamin.day@kcl.ac.uk

As a University of Applied Learning, SIT works closely with industry in our research pursuits. Our research staff will have the opportunity to be equipped with applied research skills that are relevant to industry demands while working on research projects in SIT.  The primary responsibility of this role is to contribute to an applied research project related to AI-assisted speech therapy in collaboration with hospital partners. Key Responsibilities: Model Development: Design, train, and fine-tune ASR and TTS models to achieve high accuracy and personalization across diverse speech patterns and impairments. Data Management: Oversee data collection and preprocessing in collaboration with healthcare partners to ensure quality, diversity, and clinical relevance. System Integration: Export and deploy models for real-time use on mobile and web platforms, and work with developers to ensure seamless integration. Tooling and Automation: Develop pipelines and utilities to support data processing, model training, evaluation, and continuous improvement. Collaboration and Knowledge Transfer: Document technical processes, contribute to multidisciplinary teamwork, and guide students in applied research and system development. Job Requirements: Educational Background  Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred. ASR/TTS Expertise Experience in training and fine-tuning Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) or Text-to-Speech (TTS) models, preferably in multilingual or speech impairment contexts. Programming Skills Strong proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow. Experience with web development (e.g., FastAPI, Flask, or React) is a plus.  Data Handling Familiarity with speech data collection, preprocessing, and management to ensure quality and ethical data use. Deployment Knowledge Experience exporting and deploying models on cloud or cross-platform environments. Collaboration and Communication Strong teamwork, documentation, and communication skills to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and healthcare partners.

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today. The UK Illicit Project is an NIHR funded 14-month pilot RCT of The Illicit Project-UK a school-based universal drug prevention and harm reduction intervention for older adolescents. The research follows on from an earlier feasibility study funded under the government's Innovation Fund to Reduce Demand for Illicit Substances.  It is a collaboration between Liverpool John Moores University, Stirling University, the Matilda Centre at the University of Sydney, the University of Liverpool, and Queens University, Belfast. Work includes working with the PI and Co-Is to lead a pilot RCT for delivery in the UK in collaboration with young people and educational professionals; recruiting schools and liaising with school staff; designing methodology, undertaking and analysing surveys and qualitative work with intervention recipients; contributing to project management and reporting; and working on preparations for follow-up funding.   In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies. This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do. If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you. LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief. All our appointments are made on merit. Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated. LJMU are committed to adhering to the Principles set out in the Researcher Development Concordat; in line with this all fixed-term researchers will be supported to complete 10 days professional development activities per year (pro-rata).