Communications & Research Engagement Manager

Join Us in the Fight Against Cancer

At the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute we are dedicated to pioneering life-saving research and transforming cancer care. We’re seeking an effective and strategic Communications and Research Engagement Manager to lead our communications and engagement activities and amplify the impact of our work across scientific, clinical, and public audiences. 

About the Role

As Communications and Research Engagement Manager, you will be at the heart of our mission crafting compelling narratives, driving engagement across digital and print platforms, and co-ordinating opportunities for our researchers to engage with the public.  This will include writing and editing website content, creating social media content including graphics/photography/videos, as well as contributing to reports and newsletters. You’ll work closely with researchers and the Institute’s leadership to ensure our breakthroughs and initiatives reach the audiences that matter most. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with the Institute’s goals
• Oversee and directly create content for web, social media, newsletters, and internal communications

• Collaborate with Institute staff and students and drawing on our connections with partner organisations (including the University of Manchester, Cancer Research UK and the Christie NHS Foundation Trust) to promote research findings and organise research engagement events 

About You 

Undergraduate degree or PhD in the Biosciences 

Proven experience working in communications—ideally within science, healthcare, or non-profit sectors, or relevant communications experience in a scientific setting 

Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills 

Experience in some of the following: managing social media platforms, creating/curating web content (specifically WordPress), design skills (e.g. Illustrator/Photoshop/Canva), digital creation (photography/videography) 

Strong strategic thinking and project management abilities 

Comfortable working with complex scientific information and translating it for diverse audiences 

Experience organising or taking part in public engagement activities  

Passionate about making a difference in cancer research and patient outcomes

Why Join Us? 

• Be part of a world-class cancer research institute making a real impact in the lives of patients and their families 
• Opportunities to develop and expand communications activities in line with the Institute’s future growth 
• A great opportunity to develop and expand your skills – drawing on networks/connections from other teams and with training both at the Institute and from the University of Manchester/Cancer Research UK.  

Apply Now 

Please ensure you detail the names of two referees and ensure you submit your application before the closing date specified.

For any informal enquiries about this post, please contact Caroline Wilkinson:  caroline.wilkinson@cruk.manchester.ac.uk

Closing date: 13 November 2025 Thursday

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