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John Innes Centre; Norwich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The John Innes Centre is seeking a Communications and Engagement Intern to support the Education Programme and the John Innes Foundation, working with schools, young people and colleagues across the Centre.

You will assist with organising and delivering educational events and activities, develop content for digital channels, and capture impact through stories, case studies and digital resources, helping to inspire the next generation through science.

Job description

JIF Communications and Engagement Intern

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a JIF Communications and Engagement Intern to join the Communications Department, to support the cutting-edge science of the John Innes Centre.

About the John Innes Centre:

The John Innes Centre is an independent, international centre of excellence in plant and microbial sciences. We nurture a creative, curiosity-led approach to answering fundamental questions in bioscience, and translate that knowledge into societal benefits. Our strategic vision, Healthy Plants, Healthy People, Healthy Planet, sets out our ambitious long-term goals for the game changing impact of our science globally.

Our employees enjoy access to state-of-the- art technology and a diverse range of specialist training opportunities, including support for leadership and management. Click here to find out more about working at the John Innes Centre.

The role:

The JIF Communications and Engagement Intern will support the delivery and promotion of our Education Programme and the John Innes Foundation, working with schools, young people and colleagues across the John Innes Centre to help inspire the next generation through science. The role will involve assisting with the organisation and delivery of educational events and activities, developing content for a range of communications channels, and capturing the impact of JIF-funded initiatives through stories, case studies and digital resources.

This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in education, public engagement, outreach and science communication. The successful candidate will develop skills in event planning and delivery, stakeholder engagement, content creation, digital communications and project coordination, while contributing to programmes that promote education, science and research.

The ideal candidate:

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about education and public engagement, with excellent written and verbal communication skills and a creative approach to communicating information to different audiences. They should be well organised, able to manage a varied workload, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Experience of creating content for digital channels, supporting events, or working with young people would be beneficial but is not essential.

Additional information:

Interviews will be held on 12 October 2026.

Please note, this post does not meet UKVI requirements to provide visa sponsorship.

We are an equal opportunities employer, actively supporting inclusivity and diversity. As a Disability Confident organisation, we guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this vacancy. We are proud to hold a prestigious Gold Athena SWAN award in recognition of our inclusive culture, commitment and good practices towards advancing of gender equality. We offer an exciting, stimulating, diverse research environment and actively promote a family friendly workplace. The Institute is also a member of Stonewall's Diversity Champions programme.

The John Innes Centre is a registered charity (No. 223852) grant-aided by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Company details

Company: John Innes Centre

Salary: £24,455 to £25,455 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Norwich, NR4 7UH

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 9 Sept 2026

Closing date: 30 Sept 2026