Communications Specialist

Teddington, Richmond upon Thames, UK (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead external storytelling for NPL by turning science into clear, credible content for diverse stakeholders, coordinating with SMEs and the Communications Manager to publish across channels and raise brand visibility.

  • Own multi-channel content creation including thought leadership, news, infographics and case studies to showcase NPL’s science and services.
  • Collaborate with senior stakeholders to source information, edit copy, and maintain brand voice across campaigns.
  • Maintain social and content calendars and ensure timely delivery for cross-channel campaigns and stakeholder engagement programs.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Create content and communications material that raise the profile of NPL to stakeholders, including other NMIs, peers, collaborators, students, industry, policymakers and influencers.
  • Deliver against a planned content and communications strategy, presenting information to different audiences in a thoughtful, clear and engaging way.
  • Be an integral part in enhancing our brand and programmes, working on communications projects that increase brand awareness and our presence in the external marketplace.
  • Contribute multi-channel content that aligns with our content strategy, raises our profile and showcases our science and services.
  • Work with the Communications Manager to maintain the social media and content calendars and deliver content against campaign deadlines.
  • Be adept at creating and/or editing content for different channels and stages of the marketing funnel, including thought leadership, news, social media posts, infographics and case studies.
  • Write engaging content for different audiences, including scientists, different industries and the general public. You know what a good brief and content marketing looks like.
  • Copy edit content efficiently, to deadline and to a high standard.
  • Build a network of contacts across key areas of NPL and externally that will help you to fulfil your role effectively.
  • Manage relevant stakeholder engagement schemes and programmes to support the exchange of knowledge and expertise between NPL and stakeholder organisations.

Requirements

  • - A content and communications expert, you ideally have experience of working on corporate communications.
  • - Highly organised, creative, and with an eye for detail, you understand audiences and know how to produce materials that engage with those audiences.
  • - Be proficient at managing multiple content projects at the same time, planning effectively and highlighting any risks to content being delivered on time.
  • - Be proficient in the use of content and collaboration tools/apps, and software such as Microsoft Word and Excel (or equivalent).

Preferred

    Benefits

    • We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees. Flexible working and social activities are embedded in our culture to create a positive work-life balance, along with a broad range of rewards, benefits and recognition.
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    National Physical Laboratory (NPL)

    NPL is the UK’s National Metrology Institute, providing the measurement capability that underpins the UK's prosperity and quality of life.From new antibiotics to tackle resistance and more effective cancer treatments, to secure quantum communications and superfast 5G, technological advances must be built on a foundation of reliable measurement to succeed. Building on over a century’s worth of expertise, our science, engineering and technology provides this foundation. We save lives, protect the environment and enable citizens to feel safe and secure, as well as support international trade and commercial innovation.As a national laboratory, our advice is always impartial and independent, meaning consumers, investors, policymakers and entrepreneurs can always rely on the work we do.Measure Up: Stay informed about all things NPL

    Teddington, England, GBR
    1.8K employees (32 in marketing)

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