Communications Specialist, Advanced Materials Research (Hybrid)

Diversity Dashboard; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employer pension contribution

Flexible and Hybrid working

Job summary

The Henry Royce Institute is seeking a committed Communications Officer to help communicate the value and impact of advanced materials research to audiences across academia, industry, government and the wider public.

Led from our hub at The University of Manchester, we bring together facilities, expertise and research capabilities from 11 partner institutions to accelerate materials innovation and translate research into wider benefit.

Responsibilities

• Create clear and engaging content for websites, newsletters, social media, case studies, presentations, videos and press releases.
• Turn complex research and technical information into accessible stories for different audiences.
• Produce high-quality visual materials, including brochures, flyers, infographics and digital assets.
• Promote Royce research, facilities, events, funding opportunities and major programmes.
• Maintain and improve website content, using performance insights to strengthen our digital communications.
• Work closely with researchers, project teams and external partners to support events, visits and stakeholder engagement.

Job description

The Henry Royce Institute is seeking a committed Communications Officer to help communicate the value and impact of advanced materials research to audiences across academia, industry, government and the wider public.

Led from our hub at The University of Manchester, we bring together facilities, expertise and research capabilities from 11 partner institutions to accelerate materials innovation and translate research into wider benefit.