Impact and Communications Associate

University of Bath; Bath; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Employer contributory pension

Cycle to work scheme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Staff gym discount

Postgraduate tuition discounts

Professional development opportunities

Local discounts at Holburne Museum

Family-friendly workplace

Relocation visa support

Employee assistance services

Job summary

The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST) at the University of Bath is seeking an experienced Impact and Communications Associate to help shape climate policy and practice through world-leading social science research. This full-time, fixed-term role involves translating evidence into accessible insights for policymakers, funders and the public.

You will lead CAST's communications and engagement activities, manage the Communications & Engagement Officer, build relationships

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a social science discipline or equivalent experience.
• Awareness of developments in climate change policy and practice.
• Experience communicating complex information to diverse audiences.
• Experience planning and delivering communications campaigns or events.
• Experience developing relationships with decision-makers.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver CAST's communications, engagement and impact activities to ensure research informs policy and practice.
• Build relationships with policymakers, businesses, charities and stakeholders to maximise impact.
• Develop high-quality communication outputs and translate complex evidence into accessible insights.
• Provide strategic oversight of CAST communications and engagement, including line management of the Communications & Engagement Officer.

Skills

Communications

Engagement with policymakers

Stakeholder relationships

Policy advocacy

Project management

Education

Undergraduate degree in social science

Tools

Engagement tools

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of research, policy, communications, and public engagement, ensuring that evidence and insights reach the people who can drive meaningful action on climate change., As the Impact and Communications Associate, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring CAST's world-leading climate research influences policy, practice and public debate. Working with colleagues, researchers, policymakers and external partners, you will:

• Lead and ensure delivery of CAST's communications, engagement and impact activities, ensuring research findings reach and influence key decision-makers.
• Build strong relationships with policymakers, businesses, charities and other stakeholders to maximise the real-world impact of CAST's research.
• Develop high-quality communication and impact outputs and translate complex evidence into accessible and actionable insights.
• Provide strategic oversight of the Centre's communications and engagement work, including line management of the Communications & Engagement Officer.

CAST is committed to continuous improvement and innovation, providing plenty of opportunities to further shape and evolve this role (and your skills) over time.

The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST) is seeking an experienced and motivated Impact and Communications Associate to join us on a full time, fixed term basis to help shape climate policy and practice through world-leading social science research.

We are looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with excellent communication skills and a passion for climate action. You will be comfortable working independently, building trusted relationships, and managing multiple strands of activity. You enjoy making sense of complex information and communicating insights in a clear and practical way. You will also work, and sometimes lead, effectively across teams to achieve common goals and outcomes.

Key requirements

• Undergraduate degree in a social science discipline or equivalent experience.
• Awareness of the latest developments in the field of climate change policy and practice.
• Experience communicating complex information to diverse audiences in a variety of formats.
• Experience planning and delivering successful communications or marketing campaigns and/or events.
• Experience developing relationships with and delivering advocacy to decision-makers.
• Experience responding to policy engagement opportunities, such as consultations and inquiries., Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to translate research findings into engaging and accessible content and messaging, including effective dissemination.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more
• Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• A family-friendly workplace
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowanceVisa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
• Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app

Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us X and LinkedIn.Be Well at Bath We're committed to creating a health-supporting working environment where everyone can thrive and be at their best. We offer a range of resources to enable you to do that from your first day here, including:

• Staff support groups and networks
• A network of Staff Wellbeing Champions
• A suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thrive