Senior Communications and Engagement Officer - Science Council

The-Science-Council; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual holiday

Training and development

Flexible working

Job summary

The Science Council is seeking a Senior Communications and Engagement Officer to shape the voice of the organisation across the UK. You will lead high‑level campaigns, engage senior stakeholders and volunteers, and raise visibility of professional registration with the science workforce.

Based in central London with hybrid working, you will join the Engagement and Policy team to drive communications activity that supports priorities, strengthen relationships with member organisations, and boost

Qualifications

• Experience delivering communications campaigns to diverse audiences.
• Engagement with stakeholders and volunteers to inform strategy.
• Ability to use insights to improve performance and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Increase visibility and awareness of the Science Council and professional registration.
• Plan and deliver effective communications campaigns with clear engagement objectives.
• Grow stakeholder engagement across member organisations and partners.

Skills

Campaign delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Communications strategy

Job description

Senior Communications and Engagement Officer - Science Council

Hybrid working from home, Science Council offices in central London

Full time

Permanent

Senior Communications and Engagement Officer

Help shape the voice of the organisation that represents and champions the science professions across the UK. As our Senior Communications and Engagement Officer, you will lead influential campaigns, engage senior stakeholders and volunteers, and help raise the profile of professional registration across the science workforce.

We are seeking an experienced, proactive communications professional who maybe working in a charity, membership body, professional association, policy organisation, university, learned society or public sector organisation. You will be audience focused, commercially aware and experienced in delivering communications campaigns, engaging stakeholders and using insight to improve performance.

The postholder will be part of the Engagement and Policy team, leading communications activity that supports organisational priorities and strengthens relationships with member organisations and volunteers. The role is pivotal in enhancing brand visibility and driving engagement across multiple platforms.

The Science Council is a charity and membership organisation that brings the science professions together and provides professional registration for scientists, science technicians and science teachers. Engaging with member organisations, science employers, partner organisations, volunteers and others is central to all our work. The Engagement and Policy Team ensures we communicate effectively, host relevant events, advocate for the science workforce, and help improve equity, diversity and inclusion.

Summary of role

Working hours

Full-time, 35 hours per week (we will consider flexible working)

Contract

Permanent

Location

Hybrid working from home, Science Council offices in central London

• 25 days annual holiday and public holidays, plus Science Council closure days between Christmas and New Year.
• Support, training and development you need to do your job
• Flexible and inclusive approach to work.

The role

This is a great opportunity to make your mark on delivering the Science Council’s strategy, using the full range of your communications and stakeholder engagement skills.

We are looking for a strategic thinker who focuses on hands‑on execution, can multitask effectively, and is passionate about delivering results.

Reporting to the Head of Engagement & Policy, you will be:

• Increasing visibility and awareness of the Science Council and professional registration.
• Planning and delivering effective communications campaigns that achieve clear engagement objectives.
• Growing stakeholder engagement across member organisations and partners.
• Maintaining a consistent and high-quality organisational brand and voice.
• Building an engaged and well‑supported volunteer community.
• Using data and insight to evaluate communications performance and improve future activity.

As a member of the Science Council team, you will provide excellent customer service,work with and support colleagues across the organisation,promote and uphold professional standards, and demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

In return, you will be welcomed into a friendly and dedicated team of staff and volunteers.

Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK, and documentary evidence will be requested at the interview stage.

Hours

35 hours per week

Competitive

Job attachments

Senior_Comms_Engagement_Officer_-_JD.pdf