Hybrid External Communications Lead - Science & Engineering

Opportunita; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

43 days off yearly

Flexible working policy

Generous pension schemes

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

Imperial College London seeks an External Communications Manager for the Science and Engineering desk in London. This full-time role leads strategic communications to showcase the university’s research, innovation and education to external audiences.

You will manage media relations and digital content creation, with line management of a Communications Assistant, and collaborate with internal teams. You will craft compelling stories from complex topics, deliver integrated campaigns, and leverage

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering integrated communications strategies.
• Strong media and influencer contacts in science/tech/business.
• Diplomacy with senior stakeholders.
• Proven line management experience.
• Excellent news judgement.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic external communications for Imperial College London’s Science and Engineering desk.
• Line manage a Communications Assistant and collaborate with internal teams.
• Manage media relations and develop stories from complex scientific topics.
• Create engaging digital and social media content.
• Build networks with journalists and influencers and seize external opportunities.

Skills

Strong communicator

Strategic thinking

Media relations

Integrated communications

News judgement

Line management

Influencer contacts

Job description

Imperial College London seeks an External Communications Manager for the Science and Engineering desk in London. This full-time role leads strategic communications to showcase the university’s research, innovation and education to external audiences.

You will manage media relations and digital content creation, with line management of a Communications Assistant, and collaborate with internal teams. You will craft compelling stories from complex topics, deliver integrated campaigns, and leverage