Communication and Community Manager (m/f)

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a creative and focused professional to manage communication and communities, developing and executing strategies to enhance brand presence and build a community that reflects SMHS's values. Key Highlights: 1. Integration into a young, dynamic, and collaborative team with room for growth 2. Continuous professional development and career progression 3. Active participation in the communication strategy of an evolving institution **About Us** The Santa Maria Health School (SMHS), located in Porto, is a robust higher education institution with a strong history and future-oriented vision, committed to innovation, pedagogical excellence, and close ties with the academic and professional communities. It offers undergraduate degrees in Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and Data and Health Technologies Management, as well as numerous postgraduate, master’s, and continuing education programs. Its mission is to train competent, ethically responsible, and humanely sensitive professionals, valuing scientific, technical, cultural, and human dimensions. SMHS promotes high-quality teaching, applied research, and strong community engagement within a culture of interdisciplinarity, cooperation, and internationalization. With active participation in international projects and networks, and as the management unit of RISE\-Health, the School positions itself as an innovative, future-oriented institution committed to scientific and educational advancement in the health sector. To strengthen its team, SMHS seeks to recruit: **Communication and Community Manager (m/f)** Full\-Time **What We Are Looking For** We seek a creative and focused professional to assume the role of Communication and Community Manager. The ideal candidate is qualified to develop and execute strategies that enhance our brand presence on social media while simultaneously contributing to building a community reflecting SMHS’s values and identity. This professional will assume responsibilities involving a significant degree of operational coordination and supervision, working in direct alignment with various internal departments. The position reports directly to the SMHS Executive Board, ensuring strategic alignment and institutional impact. The position is preferably on-site in Porto. **Main Responsibilities** • Plan, manage, and implement communication strategies to increase SMHS’s visibility and reputation and support its growth; • Develop and execute integrated digital communication initiatives to boost SMHS’s visibility and educational offerings, increasing followers and consolidating the community; • Enhance creation of relevant and engaging content across various social media platforms, improving ROI through consistent and targeted messaging to target audiences; • Ensure coherent institutional communication across all digital channels; • Analyze audience and community engagement using analytical tools to better understand their behavior and continuously optimize digital performance; • Build, energize, and moderate community experiences around SMHS, both internally and externally; • Strengthen stakeholder relationships through effective engagement strategies; • Coordinate interdepartmental communication initiatives, ensuring alignment and consistency; **Candidate Profile** • Bachelor’s degree in Communication or related fields; • Minimum two years of experience in similar roles; • Solid knowledge of digital marketing and content strategies; • Knowledge of institutional communication (preferably in health or education sectors); • Experience developing community outreach programs and interacting effectively with diverse stakeholders; • Familiarity with social media management tools, basic SEO concepts, organic growth strategies, ability to analyze metrics, and prepare performance reports; • Advanced spoken and written English proficiency; **Required Competencies** • Proficiency in designing and analyzing digital strategies; • Leadership skills and ability to integrate into multifunctional teams; • Excellent problem-solving abilities; • Ability to independently produce and publish content tailored to target audiences; • Autonomy in managing digital presence and capacity to participate in strategic reviews; • Strong written and verbal communication skills; • Motivation for teamwork; • Proactivity, creativity, and innovative thinking; **What We Offer** • Employment contract with prospects for continuity; • Health insurance according to criteria defined by the institution; • Opportunities for career progression; • Professional development through initial and continuous training; • Integration into a young, dynamic, and collaborative team with space for growth and innovation. • Active participation in shaping the communication and community strategy of an evolving higher education institution. • Additional days of rest granted by the institution. • Discounts at Group educational and healthcare institutions; **How to Apply** Interested candidates should submit their applications to recrutamento@ppfmns.pt, with the subject line "Communication and Community Manager", accompanied by the following documents: • Curriculum Vitae; • Academic qualification certificate; • Motivation letter; All applications will be handled confidentially in accordance with data protection legislation. Type of position: Full\-Time