Strategic Communications Lead - Narrative & Brand

UK Research & Innovation Salary: £56,745 Hours: Full Time / Part Time (Minimum 0.8 FTE) Contract Type: Open Ended Location: Polaris House, Swindon (Hybrid Working) Closing Date: Sunday 22 June 2025 Job Overview To build understanding of, engagement with, and trust in UK Research and Innovation and its activities and interests, both externally and with all employees, through brand and narrative development, positioning and implementation. Key Responsibilities: Lead on UKRI brand strategy and governance across the organisation Lead on development of UKRI narrative and messaging for implementation across the organisation Support the development of UKRI campaigns, ensuring amplification of UKRI brand, narrative and messaging Responsible for the overall image, growth and development of the UKRI brand, ensuring it remains relevant to and recognised by our audiences and maintaining consistency across all communications channels Responsible for the development and management of UKRI narrative and additional tools for colleagues, including message house, rolling script and comment bank Support the development and implementation of UKRI’s external affairs and communications strategy Develop and implement brand strategies, positioning and messaging that align with the organisation’s vision and objectives Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships around brand, using evidence and best practice to negotiate, influence and defend decision making in support of building the UKRI brand and sub brands Identify target audiences and tailor the brand strategy and messaging to reach the audience effectively Support the creation and implementation of campaigns to ensure consistency in messaging and alignment with the brand voice, values and goals Work with the Strategic communications lead, audience and insight to undertake audience insight and research to keep up to date with latest trends to inform brand strategy Collaborate with other internal teams to ensure brand messaging is consistent and is being communicated effectively across all channels About You: Degree or equivalent experience (S) Proven ability to write compelling narratives and coherent messaging across complex content and for multiple audiences (S & I) Strong experience and proven track record of brand development and management across a complex organisation (S & I) Strong experience of utilising multiple and integrated channels and an understanding of multichannel communication approaches in relation to brand (S & I) Excellent project management skills (S & I) Demonstrated credibility with relevant communities, usually based on experience from government, industry, education or the third sector (I) Ability to work collaboratively across teams, councils and communities (S & I) Demonstrable emotional intelligence and tolerance of ambiguity and uncertainty (I) For a full job description please click apply and visit our careers page Benefits: UKRI recognises and value employees as individuals and aim to provide a pay and rewards package that motivates staff to perform to the best of their ability. The reward package includes a flexible working scheme, a Career Average Revalued Earnings pension scheme, 30 days annual leave allowance as well as other benefits. How to Apply: Applicants are required to provide an up-to-date CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role. Further information on how to apply and the selection process is listed on our careers page The closing date for applications is Sunday 22 June 2025