Food Systems Institute Communications and Marketing Manager

Responsibilities

• lead the development and delivery of communications, engagement and marketing strategies that showcase the impact of our research and strengthen our reputation nationally and internationally.
• translate complex scientific research into engaging content for a wide range of audiences, managing campaigns across digital and traditional channels, delivering events, and supporting stakeholder engagement activities.
• a key aspect of the role will be promoting commercial services and opportunities linked to our new Agri-Food and Drink Innovation Gateway, helping businesses connect with the University's expertise, facilities and innovation support.
• shape the voice and visibility of a growing institute tackling some of the world's most significant food system challenges.

Requirements

• Experience in communications, marketing or public engagement, ideally within a science, research or innovation environment.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Experience of developing websites, digital content and multi-channel campaigns.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent planning and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week
• Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, to find out more follow the link to our benefits website