Communications Officer Job Vacancy at Understanding Animal Research (UAR), Farringdon, London, [...]

Understanding Animal Research; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Understanding Animal Research is looking for a full-time Communications Officer to enhance its outreach across various audiences. This role involves managing social media strategies, stakeholder engagement, and creating educational content, aimed at elevating the understanding of animal research. Located in Farringdon, London, the position offers flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Pension contributions

Flexible benefits

26 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Closure period between Christmas and New Year

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of science communications.
• Ability to create engaging social media content.

Responsibilities

• Manage UAR's social media channels.
• Engage stakeholders through effective communication.
• Collaborate with team members to produce educational content.

Skills

Communication

Creativity

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

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We are seeking a full-time Communications Officer with a strong understanding and passion for science communications to join our team at Understanding Animal Research (UAR).

Who we are

UAR is the UK's only dedicated animal research advocacy organization. Funded by over 150 life science organizations, including top universities, research institutions, funders, charities, pharmaceutical companies, learned societies, and government agencies, our primary goal is to provide factual, evidence-based information about animal research to the public. We share stories from researchers and animal care staff, highlight medical advancements and welfare improvements, and explain regulations surrounding animal research.

Who we are looking for

The Communications Officer will be a key member of our team, responsible for enhancing UAR's reach and influence across scientific, public, media, and policy audiences through stakeholder engagement and engaging social media content.

This role involves managing UAR's social media channels, developing and implementing social media strategies, including campaigns, under the guidance of the Digital Communications Manager. The ideal candidate will be creative, communicative, and enthusiastic about creating educational content on the nuanced topic of animal research.

You will collaborate with UAR's Video Producer to plan and produce social media content. Opportunities include visiting UAR members across the UK for content creation and working on projects with universities, research institutes, funders, and government bodies.

You will also handle stakeholder engagement, including managing the day-to-day operations of the Concordat on Openness on Animal Research, under supervision from the Head of Engagement and Communications. Building relationships with key stakeholders and providing support on their behalf will be part of your responsibilities.

This role reports to the Digital Communications Manager and works closely with the Head of Engagement and Communications and the Video Producer. There are no line management duties.

Location: Farringdon, London, with flexible working options (up to 3 days WFH per week).

Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus pension contributions, flexible benefits, 26 days annual leave, bank holidays, and a closure period between Christmas and New Year.

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