Communications Manager (Bristol Centre for Supercomputing)

The role

This role is integral to the Bristol Centre for Supercomputing (BriCS), which operates the Isambard-AI, Isambard 3, and High-Performance Computing programmes. As Communications Manager, you'll develop and execute a communications strategy for BriCS and the wider University. Your responsibilities include promoting BriCS and Isambard through events, collaborating with marketing and media teams, and effectively communicating successes to diverse audiences. While expertise in High-Performance Computing or AI isn't required, an interest in science communication, tech, and university research is beneficial. You'll also measure the impact of your work using qualitative and quantitative analysis, supporting a culture of continuous improvement. Embedded within the BriCS team, you'll work closely with academics and professionals, fostering strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.

We ideally aim to fill this role on a full-time basis but are open to considering part-time applications at 0.8 FTE (28 hours per week).

This is an open-ended position with fixed funding until March 2029.

What will you be doing?

The postholder will sit within the Strategic Comms and Marketing team but act as a key point of contact and have day to day interaction with the BriCS team. You will work closely with the Centre Director and Centre Manager, while also being fully integrated into the Strategic Comms and Marketing division of the University.

You will be responsible for:

• Working with, and further iterating, the existing comms plan for BriCS.
• Developing and delivering comms and marketing activity in line with strategic goals of BriCS and the wider University.
• Planning, developing and commissioning material for events.
• Attending events, including conferences, internal and external meetings, to promote and communicate the BriCS brand
• Maximising opportunities in marketing and comms for BriCS, by liaising with other teams across the institution.
• Working with the media team to develop relationships with specialist publications.
• Translating the activity within BriCS to the wider world.
• Owning and maintaining key documents, such as a corporate slide deck, briefing documents, Q&A’s.
• Writing copy for, and maintaining, the website.

You should apply if:

• You should have the passion and drive to communicate the BriCS brand and the Isambard national resource enthusiastically and successfully.
• You will also have strong copywriting and science communication skills.
• Have a good understanding of brand, and the ability to translate BriCS and Isambard activity to the wider world.
• You will be willing and able to travel to events, and have confidence and enthusiasm when talking to stakeholders and other interested parties.
• You will gain a good understanding of the BriCS and Isambard audiences, and be able to translate and pitch messages to those audiences.
• You will be a comms all-rounder, able to collaborate with the Centre’s leadership team and offer strategic advice, but also enthusiastic about hands on delivery.
• You’ll bring your energy to and be motivated by a fast paced and dynamic project and be able to prioritise a busy workload.

Additional information

For any informal enquiries, please contact Sophie Paterson, Portfolio Marketing Manager -sophie.paterson@bristol.ac.uk.

Interviews are anticipated to take place on Tuesday, 1st October, 2024.

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