Science Communication Officer

Society for the Study of Addiction; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK charity focused on addiction seeks a Science Communication Officer to enhance their online presence and communicate their mission. This role includes managing the charity's website, podcasts, newsletters, and social media. Candidates should have strong writing and editing skills, a background in science or research, and a commitment to advancing addiction science. The position is full-time, offers remote work, and an entry-level opportunity.

Benefits

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Monthly meetings in Reading/London

Responsibilities

• Contributing to and helping to run the SSA’s website, podcasts, newsletters, and social media platforms.

Skills

Proven writing and editing experience

Background in science or research

Interest in addiction

Ability to explain complex ideas clearly

Strong attention to detail

Experience producing digital content

Organisational and time-management skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Commitment to SSA's mission

Education

Degree-level qualification or professional experience

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Science Communication Officer role at Society for the Study of Addiction.

Are you passionate about science communication and skilled at writing for different audiences? If you have a background in science or research, an interest in addiction, and proven writing and editing experience, apply to be a Science Communication Officer with the Society for the Study of Addiction.

• Location: Remote working with monthly meetings in Reading/London
• Reports to: Head of Communications
• Contract: Full-time, three-year fixed term
• Annual leave: 26 days + bank holidays
• Deadline for applications: 15 October 2025

About the organisation

The Society for the Study of Addiction (SSA) is a UK registered charity with a mission to advance the scientific understanding of addictive products and behaviours and the use of this knowledge in policy and practice. The SSA owns two academic journals, runs the largest scientific conference on addiction in the UK, and funds master’s degrees, PhDs, and fellowships in addiction science. From Autumn 2025, the SSA will also lead the flagship Addiction Healthcare Goals Research Leadership Programme, in partnership with the UK Government’s Office for Life Sciences.

About the role

The SSA is seeking two Science Communication Officers to help build the charity’s online presence and communicate the charity’s mission. This will include contributing to, and helping to run, the SSA’s website, podcasts, newsletters, and social media platforms.

• Proven writing and editing experience, with the ability to tailor style and tone for different audiences and platforms
• Background in science or research (e.g. degree-level qualification or professional experience)
• Demonstrable interest in addiction (e.g. policy, research, or treatment)
• Ability to explain complex ideas clearly and accessibly
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and consistency in written and visual content
• Experience producing digital content (e.g. newsletters, website articles, podcasts, and social media)
• Ability to work independently and proactively, with strong organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team and with external contributors
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including confidence in representing the organisation externally
• Commitment to the SSA’s mission of advancing the scientific understanding of addictive products and behaviours and the use of this knowledge in policy and practice

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Public Health