Comms + Engagement Manager – Science and Research

Job title:

Comms + Engagement Manager – Science and Research

Company:

ARIA

Job description

Communications + Engagement Manager – Science and ResearchSalary: c. £60,000
Bonus: Discretionary
Location: Kings Cross, London (Tuesdays-Thursdays – 3 days in our office, Monday + Friday – anywhere)
Employment Type: Permanent, full time
Closing Date For Applications: The first wave of applications will be reviewed on or before 12th January 2025. After this initial review, we will transition to rolling applications until the position is filled.About ARIAARIA is a new kind of R&D funding agency. We fund scientists and engineers to pursue research at the edge of the possible. From climate change to AI, society faces enormous challenges and opportunities that can be uniquely addressed by science and technology. ARIA was created to activate the UK’s world-class R&D in new ways, so we can meet these head on.We are growing our team to develop bold new approaches that can scale – from programmes to systems, processes and everything in between. If that sounds fun, come and build ARIA with us.Learn more about how we work .Role SummaryWe are seeking a Communications & Marketing Manager with a strong background in research and science to join our team. Reporting into our Comms & Engagement Lead and working closely with our Director of Comms & Engagement, your expertise in science communications will play a pivotal role in elevating ARIA’s presence in the R&D ecosystem, promoting our research across key stakeholder groups, and building our brand.What you’ll doThe scope of the role will evolve as ARIA continues to grow, but will broadly involve the following:1. Support the creation and execution of ARIA’s content strategy to bring to life our research areas and the work of our Programme Directors:+ Identify strategic messaging opportunities and develop associated communications around a set of ARIA’s opportunity spaces, providing guidance and support to Programme Directors across the lifecycle of their programmes.+ Work closely with the programme teams to develop compelling stories and formats tailored to resonate with the R&D and scientific community for ARIA channels including social media posts, newsletters, blogs, podcasts, website and presentations.+ Capture activity taking place within ARIA opportunity spaces and programmes; plan, commission and edit content that spotlights what our Programme teams are working on; source stories from our R&D Creators to evidence the impact of our funded research for internal and external channels.+ Support the induction of ARIA’s second cohort of Programme Directors.2. Help ensure ARIA’s presence at owned and external events drive distinction and deliver an excellent attendee experience:+ Assist in planning and executing events, including webinars, conferences, with a keen eye on the unique needs of R&D audiences.+ Work with the programme teams as they plan and execute programmatic workshops and R&D Creator events.+ Build a calendar of priority R&D and scientific events for ARIA team members to attend and help secure speaking engagements.+ Draft speaking points and briefing materials ahead of event participation.3. Facilitate the amplification of ARIA’s research areas and progress amongst the R&D ecosystem, from universities to industry:+ Work with the Comms and Marketing Lead to engage key influencers, partners, and platforms relevant to each Programme Director and develop strategies to leverage them effectively.+ Assist in the maintenance of the communications’ stakeholder database, ensuring accurate and up-to-date contacts across R&D stakeholders for teams.Who you areA successful candidate will bring many of the following skills/experience to the role:

• You bring a breadth of experience in science communications or technical writing, gained through roles in research institutions, start ups, scientific publications, specialised communications agencies, or similar.

• You hold a degree in a scientific field, or equivalent experience translating complex scientific concepts for diverse audiences.

• You have a strong understanding of the UK R&D landscape and are excited about creating new connections.

• You are a creative thinker with a passion for storytelling and communication. You excel at transforming technical research into compelling narratives, with a proven track record of creating engaging digital content (short and long-form) for both specialist and general audiences.

• Excellent admin/project management skills with exceptional attention to detail, particularly when handling scientific/technical information.

• Quick learner and highly adaptable to new channels and tools.

• A team player excited about contributing in a fast-paced, early-stage startup work environment.

• Passionate about leveraging science to improve the world, highly motivated by the opportunity to build an iconic brand within the scientific community.

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave provision, with the option to buy/sell additional days
• Hybrid working arrangements; 60% in office / 40% at home
• Supportive environment for learning and development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave arrangements
• A free and confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme
• Life Assurance
• 2 days of paid volunteer days
• 5% defined contribution pension scheme with Smart Pension
• Cycle to Work scheme
• An excellent office location in Kings X, London

Not sure you meet 100% of our criteria? Don’t worry! If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We want to attract the broadest array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. Whether you’re new to the field, returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or taking the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar. Please use your cover letter to tell us about your interests and what you hope to bring to this role.If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please notify us and we will make every effort to accommodate you. Disclosing any requests are intended to provide ARIA with the best opportunity to support candidates and will have no negative impact on your recruitment process.ARIA adopts a highly considered approach to ethical and social responsibility. You can read our policy . Our research and development activity will abide by the 3Rs principle. You can read about those .

Expected salary

£60000 per year

Location

London

Job date

Sat, 28 Dec 2024 07:14:22 GMT

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