Science Communication Officer

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You will have the opportunity to be part of exciting large, collaborative, and international research projects to maximise their impact and ensure they meet the funder’s goals and requirements.

The RIMO office is an integral part of Imperial’s Research and Innovation Management Office , which provides commercial and business management services to support the award and delivery of funded programmes and projects. The work of Enterprise directly underpins Imperial’s mission, thereby supporting the development of new or enhanced research, education and/or translation capabilities across all faculties of the university and on behalf of Imperial’s academic community. RIMO has a specific focus on managing high-profile international projects funded mainly by the European Commission.

The main objective of the Science Communication Officer role within the Research Impact Management Office (RIMO) Team is to lead on the delivery of communication management for the team’s portfolio of research projects, namely, Project A , Project B , and Project C . You will also contribute to the overall RIMO portfolio of research projects and support the communication and marketing strategy for the office.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated candidate who thinks creatively, can prioritize competing deadlines and tasks, has a positive approach and initiative to problem solving, and adapts quickly to our variety of research projects and their demands. The post holder will embrace change, keep an open mind, and contribute to a positive and inclusive work environment. Some of the essential requirements are:

• Qualifications and/or experience in science communication.
• Experience in communication, including producing marketing and website material and managing social media accounts.
• Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating communication strategies.
• Experience in event coordination.
• Excellent communication and liaison skills.
• Experience working in large and complex organizations, especially in higher education.
• Willingness and ability to travel abroad to attend and present at project meetings and conferences.
• Ability to support and collaborate with world-leading researchers and academics.
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and contribute to our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package, including 39 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes.
• Access to workplace benefits, including flexible working from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities, and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various resources to support your personal and professional development.

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