Research Communications Manager

Muscular Dystrophy UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Greater London is seeking a Research Communications Manager to enhance communication about research impact. The ideal candidate will explain complex research to the public and work with various teams to promote ongoing projects. This role requires strong copywriting skills and the ability to engage diverse audiences. The position supports a hybrid work model, providing competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, fostering personal and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Pension contributions

Life insurance

Health cash plan

Employee assistance programme

Retail and events discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in communicating scientific and clinical information to a range of target audiences.
• Proven experience in communicating complex research topics to a lay audience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to build effective relationships internally and externally.
• Proactive in identifying communication opportunities and ideas for content.
• Excellent copywriting, editing and proofreading skills.

Responsibilities

• Explain research and science to a lay audience.
• Identify communication opportunities and ideas for engaging content.
• Provide information about research activity to support teams.
• Manage the charity’s research information service.
• Develop research communications plan with leadership.

Job description

Research Communications Manager

Join an amazing charity that makes a difference for the 110,000 adults and children in the UK with a muscle‑wasting condition. This is a role where you can really make a difference.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with lived experience of conditions we represent. We believe that diversity strengthens our work and helps us better support our beneficiaries.

As part of our safer recruitment and safeguarding responsibilities, this role requires a DBS check and professional/character references. We are committed to inclusion and will consider each application fairly.

About you:

This is a terrific opportunity to play a fundamental role as Research Communications Manager at Muscular Dystrophy UK’s in developing and shaping our research communications ensuring the timely and proactive communication of our research impact.

• Explain research and science to a lay audience.
• Proactively identify communication opportunities and ideas for engaging content to promote and publicise our research projects.
• Work closely with teams across the organisation providing them with information about our research activity to support their work.
• Manage the charity’s research information service, Research Line.
• Work with the Director of Research and Innovation and Director of Marketing and Communications to lead the development of our research communications plan.

Cover Letter Guidance

• Experience of communicating scientific and clinical information to a range of target audiences.
• Proven experience in communicating complex research topics to a lay audience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to build effective relationships internally and externally.
• Proactive and able to identify communication opportunities and ideas for content in a range of formats.
• Excellent copywriting, editing and proof‑reading skills with ability to write copy for a range of audiences.

Your cover letter should demonstrate how your background aligns with these criteria, using specific examples where possible.

About us:

Muscular Dystrophy UK is a charity that connects a community of more than 110,000 people living with one of over 60 muscle‑wasting conditions, and all the people around them. So everyone can get the healthcare, support and treatments needed to feel good, mentally and physically.

This is an exciting time to join Muscular Dystrophy UK. We recently launched our new 10 year strategy to transform the lives of people living with muscle wasting conditions. Our vision is clear, a world without limits for people with muscle‑wasting conditions, and we won’t stop until we achieve it.

Values and behaviours:

• A positive attitude and approach that reflect the charity’s values.
• Seek opportunities to contribute to the development of the charity.
• A commitment to and an understanding of disability issues, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Always demonstrate role model behaviour.

Benefits

We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We believe in supporting our people both professionally and personally.

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote wellbeing, work–life balance, and career development. Our offer includes great pension contributions, life insurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, employee assistance programme, instant retail and events discounts, and much more …

Location

We operate a hybrid model (home and office, London SE1).

Closing date

Sunday, 11th January 2026

Additional information

NB Interviews likely to be held on Wednesday, 21st January 2026.