Communications Manager

Department: Communications and Corporate Affairs

Company Description

LGC is a global leader in life sciences, diagnostics and analytical solutions. We work with partners around the world to address some of society’s most important challenges, from diagnosing disease and enabling new treatments to supporting food security and protecting public health. Our science underpins discovery, enables better health outcomes and helps safeguard the integrity of food, water, medicines and the environment. Every day, we provide the components, standards and services that laboratories, manufacturers and regulators rely on to make confident, evidence-based decisions. With operations in 14 countries and more than 180 years of scientific expertise, our work supports public health and sustainability at a global scale. From improving the accuracy of medical testing and verifying the safety of food products, to helping scientists develop the next generation of medicines, our solutions are trusted by customers in more than 170 countries. Our mission is Science for a Safer World.

Job Description

The opportunity

This role is central to strengthening and scaling LGC’s external voice and driving our impact globally. You will translate complex science into compelling narratives that demonstrate how we help the world diagnose, treat, feed and protect, delivering them consistently across channels to drive visibility and measurable impact across media, digital and corporate platforms. Working closely with the Director of Brand and Corporate Communications, you will help shape LGC’s external communications agenda with clarity, consistency and high standards. The role combines strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery and requires strong alignment between external and internal communications across a complex, global organisation. Whilst primarily externally focused, success depends on effective collaboration with internal stakeholders. This is a role for someone who thrives in a high‑performing, fast‑paced environment and takes pride in delivering communications to a consistently high standard.

Key responsibilities

• Drive external visibility and media impact
• Develop and execute integrated external communications plans aligned to business and growth priorities
• Lead communications for major milestones including launches, site openings and strategic announcements
• Build and maintain strong journalist relationships, securing relevant and high-quality coverage
• Strengthen LGC’s positioning across priority markets and audiences
• Support reputation management and issues response in partnership with senior stakeholders
• Deliver integrated communications programmes that connect external visibility with clear, engaging internal communications

Narrative and content development

• Shape clear, differentiated narratives that reinforce LGC’s mission and scientific impact
• Produce high-quality content including press releases, thought leadership, executive messaging and campaign assets
• Translate complex scientific and technical topics into accessible, impact‑led stories
• Partner effectively with senior stakeholders and subject matter experts across the business

Digital performance and delivery

• Manage and optimise website content to improve engagement, visibility and user experience
• Lead and evolve social media activity with defined objectives and measurable outcomes
• Use analytics and insights to evaluate channel effectiveness and drive continuous improvement
• Ensure alignment between corporate narrative, employer brand and external visibility
• Contribute to a disciplined and well‑organised Communications function through strong planning and execution

Qualifications

What we are looking for

• Significant experience in external or corporate communications within a science‑led, healthcare, life sciences or complex B2B environment
• Exceptional storytelling ability and confidence in simplifying complex concepts
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of how communications support growth
• Proven media relations experience and a track record of securing meaningful coverage
• Experience managing digital channels with a data‑informed approach
• Confidence advising senior leaders and influencing across functions
• High energy, resilience and the ability to perform calmly under pressure
• A creative mindset, with the ability to translate strategic priorities into engaging, audience‑first communications

Additional Information

This is an opportunity to shape how a global science‑led organisation articulates its impact at scale. You will have visibility, ownership and the ability to influence how we strengthen our reputation, support growth and communicate our mission of Science for a Safer World. If you are motivated by purposeful science, driven by results and excited by the opportunity to elevate how LGC communicates its impact, we would welcome your application. At LGC, we are guided by our values of Passion, Curiosity, Integrity, Brilliance and Respect. We look for colleagues who demonstrate ownership, intellectual rigour and a commitment to high standards in everything they do.