Communications Officer

About the team/job

EMBL’s European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) is looking for a Communications Officer to cover a period of maternity leave. This is a rare chance to join a high performing and close knit Communications team. We work closely with leadership, staff and international collaborators to deliver high-quality, engaging content for internal and external audiences.  

This role offers scope for you to be involved in a wide range of projects. You’ll need to be able to work independently, proposing and initiating projects and seeing them through from inception to completion in an open and transparent manner. Crucially, your flexibility will help you adapt to shifting priorities in a busy office, where no two days are alike. 

Your role

There are some big projects coming up that you will help to ensure are successful, including supporting the delivery of a new intranet for EMBL-EBI, taking our internal communications to the next level, and developing and implementing campaigns to help build a sense of community amongst our staff and students.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supporting the development of internal comms processes and campaigns
• Managing the production and dissemination of EMBL-EBI’s digital newsletters, optimising them for efficient delivery and readability
• Supporting storyboarding and video production
• Designing and executing communications campaigns
• Procuring and stock control of corporate merchandise
• Writing and developing engaging content for our internal and external channels (website, newsletters, social media, intranet). 

You have

• Educated to degree level or relevant working experience
• Ideally 3-5 years experience in a communication role
• Excellent written verbal and visual communication skills.
• Ability to engage with subject matter experts
• Communication with internal and external stakeholders is essential, therefore strong communication skills both verbal and non-verb
• Well organised with the ability to work alone and to deadlines  

You might also have

• An interest in science/ Bioinformatics 
• Experience working in an international environment  

Why join us

Do something meaningful

At EMBL-EBI you can apply your talent and passion to accelerate science and tackle some of humankind's greatest challenges. EMBL-EBI, part of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory, is a worldwide leader in the storage, analysis and dissemination of large biological datasets. We provide the global research community with access to publicly available databases and tools which are crucial for the advancement of healthcare, food security, and biodiversity.

Join a culture of innovation

We are located on the Wellcome Genome Campus, alongside other prominent research and biotech organisations, and surrounded by beautiful Cambridgeshire countryside. This is a highly collaborative and inclusive community where our employees enjoy a relaxed atmosphere. We are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued, supported and empowered to reach their professional potential. 

Enjoy lots of benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous time off: 30 days annual leave per year, in addition to eight bank holidays
• Relocation package
• Campus life: Free shuttle bus to and from work, on-site library, subsidised on-site gym and cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely)
• Family benefits: On-site nursery, 10 days of child sick leave and holiday clubs on campus
• Benefits for non-UK residents:  Visa exemption 

What else you need to know

• Contract Type: Supernumerary - This contract type will be required to pay class 3 National Insurance Contributions of £15.85 a week
• Contract Duration: This position is a 9-12 month absence cover, based on the candidates availability. We are also open to applications for a minimum of 31-39 hours per week.
• International applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Read more on our page for international applicants. 
• Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL-EBI, we strongly believe that inclusive and diverse teams benefit from higher levels of innovation and creative thought. We encourage applications from women, LGBTQ+ and individuals from all nationalities. 
• EMBL is a signatory of DORA: Find out how we implement best practices in research assessment in our recruitment processes here.
• Job location: This role is based in Hinxton, near Cambridge, UK. You will be required to relocate if you are based overseas.
• How to apply: To apply please submit a cover letter and a CV through our online system.