Digital Communications Specialist - Oxford

Immunocore; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology company located in Oxford seeks a Digital Communications Specialist to enhance its digital presence. The role involves creating content for various platforms and leading digital campaigns. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in digital communications or a related field, with 2 to 5 years of relevant experience. Familiarity with HTML, graphic design, and social media management is essential. The organization values collaboration and innovation, making it a welcoming environment for diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Educated to degree-level in digital communications, marketing, graphic design or an associated subject.
• 2 to 5 years of digital communications or associated work experience.
• Knowledge of the digital healthcare landscape and social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement projects and campaigns that enhance the company's digital presence.
• Create content for the company's digital channels including websites and social media.
• Design paid social media campaigns and improve content performance.

Skills

Content creation

Digital marketing

Graphic design

Social media management

Project management

Education

Degree-level education in digital communications, marketing, graphic design

Tools

HTML

SharePoint

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Digital Communications Specialist - Oxford

Immunocore (NASDAQ: IMCR) is a pioneering, commercial-stage T cell receptor biotechnology company whose purpose is to develop and commercialize a new generation of transformative medicines which address unmet patient needs in oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune disease. Our leaders in R&D are internationally recognised as some of the biotech industry's most successful drug developers. We are creating not just an environment where great minds can interact but an innovation powerhouse answering the big questions.

Focused on delivering first-in-class biological therapies to patients, we have developed a highly innovative soluble TCR platform. Our ImmTAX molecules underpin a new generation of precision engineered drugs that harness the immune system to treat a broad spectrum of diseases with high unmet medical need, including oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune diseases.

At Immunocore, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We value the unique contributions each person brings to our team. By embracing Science, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Entrepreneurship (STRIDE), we create an environment where collaboration thrives, ideas flourish, and transformative changes happen. STRIDE represents more than just letters; it embodies our shared identity and drives our mission. We are dedicated to developing breakthrough therapies that transform patients' lives, advancing medicine, and supporting one another in these pursuits.

Immunocore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As such, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Main Purpose of Job

The Digital Communications Specialist is a key member of Immunocore's Communications team, developing and implementing projects and campaigns that enhance the company's digital presence and visibility.

The role holder will lead the development of content across websites, social media, internal channels and other digital platforms, including by designing graphical, audio and video assets.

Daily interaction with colleagues and team members is a key aspect of the role. Continuous professional development is essential to maintain a solid level of subject matter knowledge. The incumbent will work on problems of moderate scope that are both varied and routine.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, enhance and create content for the company's digital channels and output, including the corporate website, intranet and social media platforms.
• Work closely with the rest of the Communications team and content experts to develop content for the company's external and internal digital channels.
• Design paid social media campaigns, and make recommendations for improvements to content and channels.
• Continually assess the company's digital and visual footprint, and lead development of new assets.
• Function as the Communications team's primary designer, developing social media cards, presentations, corporate materials (e.g. annual report) and more.
• Input into large-scale creative projects carried out with external partners and agencies.
• Act as a brand ambassador for the company and colleagues.
• Create logos and thematic material (banners etc.) for campaigns, programmes and other initiatives.
• Generate, propose and implement ideas for rich media content, e.g. animations, illustrations or gamification.
• Liaise with printers and other suppliers where relevant.

Supervisory Responsibility (If applicable)

N / A

Essential Qualifications

• Educated to degree-level in digital communications, marketing, graphic design or an associated subject.

Preferred Qualifications and / or Experience

• Knowledge of HTML and web design.
• Experience of SharePoint intranet management and other platforms in the Microsoft suite.
• Video, audio and static image editing.
• PowerPoint design.
• Knowledge of digital healthcare landscape and social media platforms.
• Project management experience and comfort with vendor management.
• Familiar with working in a mid-sized (c. 500 employees) company, particularly in biotechnology or scientific research sectors.

Experience

• 2 to 5 years of digital communications or associated work.

Other

N / A

IMMUNOCORE Values

At Immunocore, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We value the unique contributions each person brings to our team. By embracing Science, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Entrepreneurship (STRIDE), we create an environment where collaboration thrives, ideas flourish, and transformative changes happen. STRIDE represents more than just letters; it embodies our shared identity and drives our mission. We are dedicated to developing breakthrough therapies that transform patients' lives, advancing medicine, and supporting one another in these pursuits.