Communications Officer (10257)

Communications Officer (10257) - Rosalind Franklin Institute (rfi.ac.uk) 

We are looking for an enthusiastic Communications and Engagement Officer to work as part of the Communications team and the Rosalind Franklin Institute. 

The Rosalind Franklin Institute is a national research institute, dedicated to developing new technologies to tackle important health research challenges. The spectrum of tools under development at the Franklin are individually extraordinary, but when combined at the Franklin’s Hub, they allow us to develop tomorrow’s healthcare innovations. 

Reporting to the Communications and Engagement Manager, you will be working closely with the researchers from the Franklin and partner organisations to share the Franklins research. In this role, you will gain experience in a range of communications activities with your core responsibilities outlined below. 

Core Responsibilities:

• Work with the communications manager to identify strong stories, and develop these into press and PR opportunities, campaigns, and other forms of content.
• Delivery, develop and co-ordinate schools and public engagement activities, including helping with the training of staff.
• Plan and deliver regular engagement events aimed at academia and industry.
• You will also monitor, track, and evaluate all events.
• Manage the Franklin image library
• Create engaging internal communications to inform the organisation of important changes.
• Support the production of website highlight pieces about publications, social media content and case studies.
• You may also be asked to support the larger operations team in projects when required. 

Essential:

• Have a degree in a related field (either sciences or communications) or equivalent experience.
• Enthusiasm for science and ability to translate complex science into compelling stories.
• Strong written and oral communications skills.
• Project management experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Adaptive and resilient
• Self-motivated

Desirable:

• Copyediting skills
• Experience of delivering public engagement activities
• Experience of using WordPress CMS
• Experience of Creating multimedia content. 

About us:

The Rosalind Franklin Institute is a new national Research Centre, funded by the UK Government through UK Research and Innovation, dedicated to bringing about transformative changes in life science through interdisciplinary research and technology. 

Location:

The Franklin is based in Harwell Campus, UK’s innovation hub and well-established as one of the leading science and innovation campuses in Europe. 

At the Rosalind Franklin Institute we welcome application from all around the world! 

Closing Date: Sunday 26^th February 2023 

We are planning to hold interview week commencing 13^th March 2023. 

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