External Communications Officer (Science and Engineering)

Imperial Enterprise; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

43 days off

Flexible working

Pension schemes

On-site facilities

Cycle to work

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Imperial College London is seeking an External Communications Officer to bring its science and engineering work to life for external audiences through traditional and digital media.

You will turn breakthroughs into engaging stories, craft news hooks, and develop social content at pace, while building networks with internal teams, researchers, journalists and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Tell Imperial’s science and engineering stories to external audiences through traditional and digital media.
• Turn breakthroughs into compelling stories with strong news hooks and opportunities.
• Create engaging social media content at pace and adapt to trends.
• Develop and nurture networks with internal teams, researchers, journalists and external partners.

Job description

External Communications Officer (Science and Engineering)

Are you a dynamic and strategic communicator with excellent news judgement? Can you create compelling stories from complex topics? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment?

We are looking for a driven External Communications Officer to join our Science and Engineering desk. As Communications Officer you will bring Imperial’s science and engineering activities to life for external audiences through traditional and digital media. You will and work collaboratively with Communications colleagues across Imperial to tell inspiring, impactful stories of Imperial’s research, innovation and education.

What you would be doing

Imperial College London’s scientists and engineers are brimming with world-changing ideas, and each day their research findings and imaginative innovations are transforming society.

Your challenge is to use these amazing breakthroughs to tell Imperial’s bigger story – of being the UK’s most entrepreneurial university, of forging fertile international ties, of radically boosting London’s economic potential through frontier innovation, of being a home to curiosity driven science.

You’ll use tenacity and creativity to get Imperial academics, innovators, initiatives and breakthroughs in the media – turning complicated ideas into compelling stories, crafting strong news hooks, and spotting and jumping on external opportunities.

You’ll create engaging, social-ready content at pace - bringing fresh ideas and approaches to create engaging digital and social media content.

You’ll take a collaborative approach, developing successful networks across the university, and with external stakeholders, partners, journalists and influencers.

What we are looking for

• You will be a strong communicator who can combine innovative, strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery
• You will have experience in delivering integrated communications strategies, and evaluating impact
• You will have a track record of creating engaging, impactful content for social media audiences – staying across the latest trends, while keeping a laser focus on metrics.
• You will have strong media and influencer contacts (preferably in the science, technology or business space)
• You’ll be comfortable translating complex science, and able to pick up new concepts quickly

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to build your career at a world‑leading institution and be part of our mission to deliver science for humanity
• The chance to work in a dynamic, forward‑looking external communications team
• Benefit from sector‑leading salary and remuneration package (including 43 days off a year and generous pension schemes)
• Get access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day 1, generous family leave packages, on‑site leisure facilities and a cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Interest‑free season ticket loan schemes for travel
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing .

Further information

Interviews will be held on 7th December

You will be based at our White City campus but travel to other campuses on a regular basis is to be expected and is a requirement of the role.

This is a full‑time role (35 hours per week) and is offered on a hybrid basis in line with Imperial’s Work Location Framework .

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Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

If you have any general queries about this vacancy, please contact the hiring manager listed in the ‘Further Information’ section. Alternatively, you can contact the Recruitment Hub at [e-mail], and we will be happy to assist you.

If you experience any technical issues that prevent you from submitting an application, please contact our Technical Support team at [e-mail] , who will be able to help resolve the issue.

About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top‑ten university where scientific imagination leads to world‑changing impact.

Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.

As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.

This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial College London.

Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, eliminating discrimination, and creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our web pages .

Proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces community.

Our values are at the root of everything we do, and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.