Research Communications and Marketing Manager
Apply locations Stratford (2 Redman Place)
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted Yesterday
Time left to apply: End Date: December 2, 2024 (7 days left to apply)
Job requisition id: R029952
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Salary: £ 40,000 - £ 45,000 plus benefits
Reports to: Senior Communications and Marketing Manager
Directorate: Research & Innovation
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)
Closing date: 1 December 2024 23:55
This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment.
Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
Recruitment process: Competency questions + Task
Interview date: 12 December 2024
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
Cancer Research UK are looking for an experienced Research Marketing Manager to join our Research information, communication and engagement team.
The Research Marketing and Communications team drive the reach, reputation and profile of Cancer Research UK’s research activities with the research community.
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.
What will I be doing?
1. 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.
2. Gather insight from academic and industry research audiences to shape your communication and marketing activities.
3. 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.
4. Maximise brand attribution of our major research investments and promote Cancer Research UK’s reach and reputation with researchers.
What are you looking for?
1. Educated to a degree level (preferably in a science subject) or equivalent work experience.
2. Relevant experience in delivering communications strategies and marketing campaigns through multiple channels with accountability for reporting.
3. Ability to produce relevant, engaging and inspiring copy and content.
4. Experience of using content management systems, email platforms and templates to create campaigns.
5. Demonstrable experience of using and reporting on web and social media analytics (e.g., Google Analytics).
6. Experience of commissioning external agencies and freelancers, from writing briefs to overseeing the delivery of high-quality creative work, on time and in budget.
7. Experience working within a scientific/research-focused organisation (e.g., agency, academia, funder, publisher, professional body, pharmaceutical industry).
What will I gain?
We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools.
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won’t be able to view them until we invite you for an interview.
For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk.
Cancer Research UK is committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of its staff, volunteers, beneficiaries and other people who come into contact with the charity through all of its diverse range of activities.
Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.
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