Requirements
* We need a Research Communications and Marketing Manager who is passionate about science and has a strong interest in working with our multidisciplinary community, to deliver creative and effective marketing campaigns to help deliver our communications strategy.
* Educated to a degree level (preferably in a science subject) or equivalent work experience.
* Relevant experience in delivering communications strategies and marketing campaigns through multiple channels with accountability for reporting.
* Ability to produce relevant, engaging and inspiring copy and content.
* Experience of using content management systems, email platforms and templates to create campaigns.
* Demonstrable experience of using and reporting on web and social media analytics (e.g., Google Analytics).
* Experience of commissioning external agencies and freelancers, from writing briefs to overseeing the delivery of high-quality creative work, on time and in budget.
* Experience working within a scientific/research-focused organisation (e.g., agency, academia, funder, publisher, professional body, pharmaceutical industry).
What the job involves
* Reports to: Senior Communications and Marketing Manager.
* Directorate: Research & Innovation.
* Hours: Full time 35 hours per week.
* Cancer Research UK is looking for an experienced Research Marketing Manager to join our Research information, communication and engagement team.
* Cancer Research UK exists to beat cancer.
* We support around 4,000 researchers, doctors, and nurses in 90 different institutions across the UK and internationally, and in 2023 we spent £399m on research.
* The Research Marketing and Communications team drive the reach, reputation, and profile of Cancer Research UK’s research activities with the research community.
* We use a bold and dynamic approach to how we communicate with our research community and industry partners.
* With ever-increasing ambition in this area, this is a great opportunity for a confident and self-motivated Research Communications and Marketing Manager to join us.
* You will manage a portfolio of branded communications and marketing activities that engage, inspire, and inform researchers about our work.
* You’ll work with audiences in academia and industry, in the UK and overseas.
* Through your understanding of these audiences and your innovative approach, you will manage a range of communication channels and support the bespoke marketing and communication needs of researcher- and industry-facing teams in Cancer Research UK.
* Work with our researcher-facing teams to plan and deliver targeted multi-channel marketing campaigns to support priority activities including announcements, events, and funding schemes.
* Gather insight from academic and industry research audiences to shape your communication and marketing activities.
* Create high-quality, engaging content suitable for a range of channels, including email, digital, social, and print. Ensure all activity is on brand and uses appropriate language for a research audience.
* Maximise brand attribution of our major research investments and promote Cancer Research UK’s reach and reputation with researchers.
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