Science Communications Manager

British Trust for Ornithology; Tetford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension 11%

Job summary

British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) is seeking a Science Communications Manager to shape a comprehensive programme of scientific storytelling. You will identify compelling stories across BTO’s science portfolio and translate complex findings into clear, accurate content for our channels.

You will lead BTO News, the Science e-news, and cross-channel campaigns, combining editorial expertise with strategic communication to inform and inspire birds-and-people action.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant scientific subject.
• Proven editorial and science communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex scientific findings into clear, engaging content.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape the organisation's science communications programme.
• Oversee BTO News and the Science e-news, plus cross-channel campaigns.
• Translate complex research into concise, accessible content for members and audiences.

Skills

Editorial skills

Science communication

Education

Degree in a relevant scientific subject

Job description

Science Communications Manager

Thetford, Norfolk

Full time, Permanent

£38,710.00 per annum + 11% employer pension contribution

This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in demonstrating the impact of BTO science, both to the organisation’s members and our broader audiences. The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on editorial and creative work. You will shape a forward-looking programme of scientific communications, identify compelling stories from across BTO’s portfolio of science, and translate complex scientific findings into clear, accurate and engaging content for our communication channels. With responsibility for BTO News (our member magazine), the Science e-news, and a range of cross-channel campaigns and content, this is an opportunity for an accomplished communicator and editor to demonstrate the impact of BTO’s work, and inspire positive action for birds and people. You will have a degree in a relevant scientific subject and proven editorial and science communication skills.

This position is based at our HQ in Thetford, Norfolk, although you will be able to work from home part of the time on a hybrid working regime and flexible start/finish times can also be accommodated to ensure a good work-life balance